Norman Invasion

Norman Invasion

Period: Jan 1, 1065 to Dec 31, 1067

Edward the confessor dies

Jan 1, 1066

After sailing up the Ouse with more than 10,000 men i 200 longships, Harald Hardrada and Tostig defeat the hastily assembled forces of Earls Edwin & Morcar at Fulford outside York

Sep 20, 1066

Harold responds by scraping together a scratch force made up largely of his own housecarls and personal followers, and racing north, calling up the shire levies as he passess through.

Sep 25, 1066

Having sailed his fleet to St Valery sur Somme, William waits for the wind to be in the right direction

Sep 28, 1066

While at York, Harold learns of Williams landing

Oct 1, 1066

He is back in London and gathering what forces he could to face William

Oct 12, 1066

Harold takes up a position blocking the Norman advance to London on Senlac Ridge at the site of Battle with an army of little more than 5,000 weary and footsore men.

Oct 14, 1066

A state of war continues until Christmas 1066, when a deal is struck between William and the English magnates in which he guarantees their positions in return for their support.

Dec 14, 1066