when was beowulf written

Beowulf is believed to have been composed sometime between the late 7th century and the 8th century, with many scholars suggesting a date range of roughly 680 to 800 AD. The only certain dating is for the manuscript itself, which was produced between 975 and 1025 AD. The poem likely originated in Anglo-Saxon England, reflecting a blend of Christian and pagan elements, indicating it was composed not long after the Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity. The exact date remains a matter of scholarly debate, but the 8th century is a widely supported estimate for its composition.