Old English was primarily spoken in England during the early Middle Ages.
While predominantly associated with England, the reach of Old English extended to southern and eastern parts of Scotland as well. The language, also known as Anglo-Saxon, was the vernacular of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that coalesced to form England.
Therefore, although primarily spoken in what is now England, a portion of modern-day Scotland also used Old English. To be precise, it was spoken in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, which at its peak stretched into parts of southern Scotland.
Here's a breakdown:
- England: The main area where Old English was spoken.
- Southern and Eastern Scotland: Parts of this region, particularly within the kingdom of Northumbria, also used Old English.
In summary, Old English was spoken in England and parts of southern and eastern Scotland.
