LL-L "Genetics" 2004.10.27 (06) [E]

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From: Glenn Simpson <westwylam at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: genetics

Dear all,

This might interest one or two - Newcastle University are conducting a
genetics survey in Northumberland (the town of Morpeth to be precise). Early
findings show that men from the area are genetically closely linked to those
residing in present day North West Germany and Northern Netherlands. I am
trying to find out more detailed locations, if possible. This contrasts with
neighbouring counties of Cumbria and Yorkshire where later Scandanavian
settlement was
extensive.  The genetics suggest that settlement in this region was far
greater than previously thought & that the English migration from the
continent was very much on a mass scale and not one of a 'conquering elite'
as occurred during the Norman period.

Interesting because it 'may' answer some outstanding questions such as north
eastern England above the River Wear did not see much Scandanavian
settlement (certainly in later periods), a factor that could explain why the
dialect spoken in this region is different from further south. It also 'may'
also confirm that the dialect spoken in Northumberland can trace it's roots
back a long way & that there are strong links still with some continental
languages. Still all conjecture though I admit!

Thought you might find it interesting.

Keep ahaad,
Glenn

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