1011
Song Dynasty expands iron production
Imperial foundries across Hebei and Jiangxi provinces were producing over a hundred thousand tons of iron annually…
Sweyn Forkbeard returns to England
The Danish king again ravaged southern England, capturing Canterbury in a treacherous siege and seizing Archbishop Alphege.
Swahili coast mosques built in coral stone
Along the East African littoral from Mogadishu to Kilwa, trading communities began replacing wooden structures with mosques of cut coral stone and lime mortar.
Alphege captured at Canterbury
After a three-week siege, Danish raiders stormed the Anglo-Saxon primate's cathedral, killed a monastic community, and held Alphege for ransom.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1011?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1011. The most significant is Song Dynasty expands iron production: Imperial foundries across Hebei and Jiangxi provinces were producing over a hundred thousand tons of iron annually.
What era was 1011 part of?
1011 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1011?
The events from 1011 span East Asia, Europe and Africa.