Legislation of Danelaw

The legislation of the Danelaw refers to the set of laws and legal arrangements established in parts of England controlled by Vikings (Danes) between the late 9th and early 11th centuries. When the Vikings settled there, they brought their own legal practices, which blended with existing Anglo-Saxon laws. This resulted in a distinct legal system that governed land, crime, and social disputes in those areas. The Danelaw laws helped maintain order and reflected Viking customs, influencing the development of regional legal traditions in medieval England.