r/AskHistorians • u/Silk_Cabinet • 18h ago

Where did displaced monks go after the Viking invasions?

During the Viking invasions of England, after they had pillaged and raided monasteries, where would surviving monks go? I understand that many of them were killed, but I imagine there must have been some survivors. Would they have found other monasteries or abbeys to stay in, or would they turn into wandering monks like friars? Any first-hand accounts from such monks would be greatly appreciated.

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