Tostig Northumbria24 September 1066
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York
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Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York
Tostig & Harald Hardrada defeat Morcar who had replaced Tostig as Earl of Northumbria
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
Late in the year William fought his way into Northumbria and occupied York, buying off the Danes and devastating the surrounding country. The combined rebel forces overwhelm the Normans at York and take control of Northumbria
William recaptures York from Asbjorn who is reluctant to meet him in battle. Edgar "the Atheling" besieges the Norman castle at York but William ambushes him
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