What was the relationship (if there was one at all) between Anglo-Saxons and Saxons pre Norman conquest?

by Elijah1986

Was there trade, communication, marriage etc. between the Saxons living in England and the Saxons that still lived in Saxony in the first few decades/centuries following their immigration or were they completely cut off from their homeland? We’re talking early medieval ages here so I don’t expect them to be on the phone with their distant Saxon family but I’m wondering if they were at least aware of each other. There’s not a ton of information about this era so I thought this would be a good place to ask. Thanks!

BRIStoneman

Hello, I wrote an answer about English foreign relations with the continent here that I hope answers your question.