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A triskelion or triskeles is an ancient motif consisting either of a triple spiral exhibiting rotational symmetry or of other patterns in triplicate that emanate from a common center. The spiral design can be based on interlocking Archimedean spirals , or represent three bent human limbs.
A triskelion made up of three armoured legs with golden spurs, in the centre of a red field. Manx flags on the Loch Promenade, Douglas The flag of the Isle of Man ( Manx : brattagh Vannin ) is a triskelion , composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background.
White Ensign of Great Britain: The White Ensign with the first version of the Union Jack. 1707–1801: Blue Ensign of Great Britain: The Blue Ensign with the first version of the Union Jack. 1649–1651: Flag of the Commonwealth of England: St George's Cross and an Irish Harp juxtaposed. 1651–1658: Flag of the Commonwealth of England
Since the Middle Ages, Britain had been understood to be a historical unit once ruled by the legendary kings of Britain, of whom the first had been Brutus of Troy – as described in the work of Geoffrey of Monmouth. Unlike Wales, England, and Scotland, Ireland did not form part of this mythological concept, which was itself in decline by 1600 ...
German: Dreihasenfenster, lit. 'Window of Three Hares' in Paderborn Cathedral The three hares (or three rabbits) is a circular motif appearing in sacred sites from East Asia, the Middle East and the churches of Devon, England (as the "Tinners' Rabbits"), [1] and historical synagogues in Europe.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – sovereign country in Europe, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK), or Britain. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Lying off the north-western coast of the European mainland , it includes the island of Great Britain —a term also applied loosely to refer to the whole country—the north-eastern part ...
The Heptarchy is the name for the division of Anglo-Saxon England between the sixth and eighth centuries into petty kingdoms, conventionally the seven kingdoms of East Anglia, Essex, Kent, Mercia, Northumbria, Sussex, and Wessex.
The walled defence round a burgh. Alfred's capital, Winchester. Saxon and medieval work on Roman foundations. [96] In the 860s, instead of raids, the Danes mounted a full-scale invasion. In 865, an enlarged army arrived that the Anglo-Saxons described as the Great Heathen Army. This was reinforced in 871 by the Great Summer Army. [95]