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Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century

Decades: 740s 750s 760s 770s 780s - 790s - 800s 810s 820s 830s 840s

Years: 788 789 790 791 792 - 793 - 794 795 796 797 798

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Vikings sack the monastery of Lindisfarne, Northumbria. First reported Viking raid.
An abbey is founded in St Albans.

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