1069 in History

A Danish-backed force supporting Edgar Atheling and northern rebels captures York from the Normans.

Recaptures York & uses it as a centre for a winter campaign to establish his rule. King Edgar of Scotland is forced back across the border

A Danish fleet enters the Humber and joins northern English rebels opposing William's rule.

William begins a devastating campaign across northern England intended to deny food and support to further rebels.

Late in the year William fought his way into Northumbria and occupied York, buying off the Danes and devastating the surrounding country

Establishes an HQ in Nottingham before recapturing York

Robert de Commines & his army are massacred by the rebellion in Durham

Robert de Commines takes control of Durham

York rises & kills its castellan

York rises & kills its castellan

Danish-backed rebels seize York and destroy Norman positions, creating the most dangerous northern challenge to William.

Robert de Commines & his army are massacred by the rebellion in Durham

The citizens of York put its castles defenders to the sword

William recaptures York from Asbjorn who is reluctant to meet him in battle

Late in the year William fought his way into Northumbria and occupied York, buying off the Danes and devastating the surrounding country

William recaptures York from Asbjorn who is reluctant to meet him in battle

A renewed rebellion at York challenges William's northern garrisons and forces another royal intervention.

William retakes York and restores Norman control after the Danish-backed occupation.