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King Harold's Grave

Waltham Abbey, Essex

Was the last Saxon king buried here after Hastings?

After Harold was killed at Hastings in 1066, legend says his body was identified by his lover, Edith Swan-neck, and carried to Waltham Abbey, which he had founded. A stone in the grounds marks his supposed grave.

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When
1066
Where
51.6870, -0.0030
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

The abbey church and grounds are free to visit.

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