Sept 28, 1066 William lands at Pevensey. Harold's army will have to march 241 miles (386 kilometres) to meet William near Hastings at Senlac Hill.
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Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon King: Harold Godwinson, England's Golden Warrior Buy Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon King: Harold Godwinson, England's Golden Warrior by Paula Lofting (ISBN: 9781399041270) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Welcome to Day #10 where I am visiting the blog of the lovely Carol McGrath author of the Daughters of Hastings series.
Today's theme is the Death of Harold and his Last Resting Place.

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The Wives and Family of King Harold II Statue of King Harold II at Waltham Abbey The future king, Harold II Godwinson, was born into an Anglo-Danish family whose extensive influence and power meant they were frequently seen as the power…

On this day in History: 1066. King Harold II is defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England is under way. But what happened to Harold's wives and Children?
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