25 September 1066
Approach to Stamford Bridge
Harold advances rapidly from York and catches the Norwegian army by surprise near Stamford Bridge.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Stamford Bridge in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Harold advances rapidly from York and catches the Norwegian army by surprise near Stamford Bridge.
Defeats Hardrada & his brother Tostig, near York, Hardrada & Tostig are killed
Tostig & Hardrada are killed in battle by Harold
Death of Tostig, killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Tostig Godwinson is killed fighting beside Harald Hardrada
Harold's forces break the Norwegian army after fierce fighting and destroy Hardrada's attempt to seize the English throne.
Tostig remains with Harald Hardrada during the final battle and is killed after the Norwegian position collapses.
Harold II surprises the Norwegian army near Stamford Bridge
Harold II defeats the Norwegian invasion at Stamford Bridge
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