The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge
I can explain why the Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge are significant.
The battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge
I can explain why the Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge are significant.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Harold Godwinson raised an army to defend southern England from a potential Norman attack.
- Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson launched an invasion in northern England.
- Harold defeated Hardrada and Tostig at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- Harold’s military forces were weakened by the battles.
Keywords
Fyrd - the fyrd was an army which consisted of part-time soldiers called up by thegns and earls when ordered by the king
Fleet - a fleet is a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy
Casualties - casualties are the people injured or killed in a war or in a specific battle
Hostage - a hostage is someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy in order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants
Common misconception
It took many weeks to travel from the south to the north of England in medieval times.
Harold and his housecarls were able to cover 185 miles in just four days in 1066: an amazing achievement.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy
the people injured or killed in a war or in a specific battle
someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy