The impact of Latin learning on Anglo - Saxon England

Abstract

The introduction of Latin education in Anglo-Saxon England played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual, religious, and literary landscape of the early medieval era. As the language of the Church and scholarly activity, Latin became the primary vehicle for transmitting knowledge, teaching religious doctrine, and managing administrative affairs. Monastic institutions and cathedral schools were central to the promotion of Latin literacy, educating both clergy and members of the elite, while also preserving classical texts alongside emerging Old English works.