The Anglo-saxon Chronicle May 2026

: Most of the text is in Old English . However, the later Peterborough Chronicle (Version E) transitionally uses Middle English , making it a vital artifact for linguistic history. The Surviving Manuscripts

The nine versions vary in content based on the biases and local interests of their respective monastic scribes: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - L.A. Smith Writer The Anglo-Saxon chronicle

: It acted as a tool to legitimize Alfred’s right to the throne by tracing the genealogy of the kings of Wessex. : Most of the text is in Old English