Battle of Stamford Bridge
Where?
This battle took place in the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire in England. This "village" wasn't really a village, however, but a crossing point over Derwent River.
When?
September 25th, 1066
Who?
The English army led by King Harold Godwinson defended against an invading Norwegian force under King Harald Hardrada of Norway & the English king's own brother Tostig Godwinson.
What?
It was a truly horrific battle, basically a slaughtering of the Norwegians. Both King Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed as well.
*This battled symbolized the end of the Viking Age.
Stamford Bridge Battle Map
This battle took place in the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire in England. This "village" wasn't really a village, however, but a crossing point over Derwent River.
When?
September 25th, 1066
Who?
The English army led by King Harold Godwinson defended against an invading Norwegian force under King Harald Hardrada of Norway & the English king's own brother Tostig Godwinson.
What?
It was a truly horrific battle, basically a slaughtering of the Norwegians. Both King Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed as well.
*This battled symbolized the end of the Viking Age.
Stamford Bridge Battle Map
