Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
Historical Peoples
Early medieval peoples whose wrestling traditions birthed Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthRaný Middle Ages
Era8th–11th century
Country of OriginGreat Britain / Scandinavia
Rank / TitleWarriors and Settlers
Active Years700–1100
Biography
Anglo-Saxon and Norse settlers in Northern England merged their folk wrestling traditions, giving rise to Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling characterized by a chest-to-chest back-hold grip.