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Timeline - Pre-1204
8000BC
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Changes in sea levels separate Guernsey from the European mainland
Farming settlements near East and North Africa
6500BC
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Evidence of hunting and fishing in Guernsey
4500BC
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Evidence of settlements and farming/Les Fouaullages burial mound built
Earlier than Pyramids
2000BC
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Earliest defence earthworks at Jerbourg
Guernsey Museums
400BC
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Evidence of Iron Age tribes
150AD
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Evidence of Roman settlement in Guernsey.
Romans in Britain
Sixth Century AD
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St Sampson visits Guernsey
St Sampson's Church
Rise of Maths in India; St Benedict regulates monasticism
867AD
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Channel Islands part of the territory ruled by Brittany
950AD
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Ducal control of the Channel Island by Duke of Normandy.
Crusades
1050AD
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Guernsey effectively part of Diocese of Countances (around the mid-11th century)
Great age of Chinese painting and ceramics
1066AD
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England becomes associated with the Duchy of Normandy when William II of Normandy defeats King Harold of England
Guernsey's History
Battle of Hastings
1170AD
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A fortified structure exists on the site of the Chateau de Marais, possibly used as a refuge from pirates and local disputes.
Crusades
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BURNT AT THE STAKE 17 Jul 2010 - 17 Jul 2010
(Guernsey History In Action Company) Living History Event. Contact Guernsey Museum +44 (0) 1481 726518 The story of three Guernsey women accused of heresy in 1556 recorded...
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SPECSAVERS HANGAR BALL 08 May 2010 - 08 May 2010
Contact Alex Hanna +44 (0) 1481 236000 Venue Beau Sejour Leisure Centre The evening will see a Ball with a forties theme and band. The venue will be decked out in the 40’s sty...
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