over here the Medieval period is deemed to begin with the Norman invasion (1066) & end with the Battle of Bosworth Field (1485)

Right, we're thinking roughly along similar lines:

Fall of Rome - 1066 = Dark Ages
1066 - Henry Tudor = Medieval
Tudor ascension - 1600 = Renaissance

(You start to merge with the Cavalier period towards the end there; but as stated, they're rough designations.)

Slán,

~Fionn

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