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Stamford Bridge

East Riding of Yorkshire

King Harold's great victory, just nineteen days before Hastings.

In September 1066 the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada invaded the north of England. King Harold marched his army from London in days and took the Vikings by surprise at Stamford Bridge.

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When
25 September 1066
Where
53.9890, -0.9130
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

A memorial stands in the village. The modern bridge is near the site of the old one.

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