The Battle of Stamford Bridge
- gregorymaness
- Aug 16
- 1 min read
The Battle of Stamford Bridge was a pivotal, historically significant battle fought in 1066 that took place just a mere three weeks before the more famous Battle of Hastings that itself paved the way to the putting of a Norman, William the Conqueror, on the throne as the King of England. The significant, yet overshadowed Battle of Stamford Bridge was waged between Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces and would represent the last Viking effort to take England.
Below are links to a couple of YouTube videos on the Battle of Stamford Bridge and a link to an online article on the Battle of Stamford Bridge from the Encyclopædia Britannica team. Enjoy, history buffs!
“Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066 AD - End of the Viking Age - Godwinson vs Hardrada”
“Harald Hardrada - The Battle of Stamford Bridge (1066) DOCUMENTARY”
“Battle of Stamford Bridge” Britannica.com article