Who began raiding England at the end of the 8th century?

At the end of the 8th century, Viking raids on England began, primarily conducted by Norse seafarers from Scandinavia, particularly Denmark and Norway. These raids were part of a larger pattern of Viking expansion and were driven by a combination of factors, including the search for wealth, land, and resources. The first recorded raid occurred in 793 AD when the Vikings attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne, marking the beginning of the Viking Age in England.