in mind. It has been noted that Alfred's version of the Saxon Chronicles omitted the death of Horsa. In reality, it appears to have been settled by Jutes under Visigothic authority between 476-517 AD, though they may have been present earlier as Foederati. These were followed by Ingaevones in the sixth century.

Throughout this time the Isle remained an island. The Wantsum Channel allowed ships to sail