Events

The defeat of the Sons of Harold in 1069

Sunday 10th May 2015

Although King Harold had been defeated and killed a Hastings in 1066 resistance to the Norman conquest continued for many years. In 1069 the sons of Harold landed at Appledore in Devon with a fleet of 64 ships and an army of Irish/Norse raiders. They were quickly defeated. Local historian Nick Arnold has done extensive research on the invasion and will be leading a walk across the site of the probable battlefield.

 

Meet at Appledore Library, (postcode EX39 1QS) at 11am, Sunday 10th May 2015. Please notify the organisers in advance if you plan to attend.

 

 
 

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