Destruction at Portskewet
Edward's planned hunting residence is disrupted when Caradoc ap Gruffydd attacks the construction site.
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1065 in England
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August
Loss of Workmen
Harold loses workmen when Caradoc's force attacks the royal construction site at Portskewet.
Portskewet Hunting Residence
Edward commissions a hunting residence at Portskewet, where Harold oversees construction during the summer.
Raid on Portskewet
Caradoc ap Gruffydd attacks the works at Portskewet while Harold's royal building project is underway.
Royal Hunting Lodge
Harold supervises construction of a royal hunting residence at Portskewet for Edward the Confessor.
Seizure of Building Supplies
Raiders carry off goods and supplies gathered for Harold's royal building project at Portskewet.
October
Council of York
200 senior thegns choose Morcar to become their new leader
Council of York
Northumbrian leaders reject Tostig and choose Morcar to replace him as earl.
Declaration of War
The standard of revolt is raised in Yorkshire. Morcar is declared the new Earl. A coalition of Yorkshire, Northumbria & Mercia against Tostig
Northumbrian Revolt
Northumbrian rebels move against Tostig's officials and declare that they will no longer accept his rule.
Abdication
At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Tostig is deposed
Acceptance of Morcar
Harold accepts Morcar's recognition as Earl of Northumbria as part of the peace settlement.
Acceptance of Tostig's Exile
Edward accepts Tostig's exile despite his earlier desire to restore him.
Acceptance of Tostig's Exile
Harold accepts the settlement that sends his brother Tostig into exile.
Advice Against Civil War
Harold supports compromise rather than a royal military campaign that could trigger civil war.
Council of Oxford
At Oxford, Harold accepts the Northumbrian demands, Tostig remains outlawed, and Morcar is recognised as Earl of Northumbria.
Council of Oxford
Morcar, Harolds brother-in-law, became the new Earl of Northumbria. Harold yields to the rebels demands & banishes Tostig from the country. At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Cnuts reinstated
Deposition
The October settlement accepts Tostig's deposition from Northumbria and confirms Morcar as the new earl.
Deposition Confirmed
The settlement at Oxford confirms Tostig's removal and recognizes Morcar as the new earl.
Exile of Tostig
Morcar, Harolds brother-in-law, became the new Earl of Northumbria. Forced into exile in Norway
Exile Settlement
The Oxford settlement leaves Tostig in exile and confirms Morcar as Earl of Northumbria.
Oxford Conference
Morcar's supporters insist at Oxford that his election must be recognized.
Oxford Mediation
Harold continues negotiations at Oxford after failing to reconcile Tostig with the Northumbrians.
Oxford Negotiations
Negotiations at Oxford end without restoring Tostig to Northumbria.
Oxford Settlement
Edward accepts a settlement recognizing Morcar and ending Tostig's rule in Northumbria.
Presentation of Rebel Demands
Harold presents the rebels' demands to the royal government during the Oxford settlement.
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Edward accepts the settlement under which Morcar replaces Tostig as Earl of Northumbria.
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Morcar is elected Earl & Tostig deposed. At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Cnuts reinstated
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Morcar is elected Earl & Tostig deposed. At a general Witen Tostigs laws are anulled & Cnuts reinstated
Rebellion of Rebels in Oxford
Morcar's position as Earl of Northumbria is accepted during the settlement reached at Oxford.
Recognition as Earl
The Oxford settlement legalizes Morcar's position as Earl of Northumbria.
Recognition of Morcar
Edward's government recognizes Morcar as Earl of Northumbria after the Oxford negotiations.
Appeal for Royal Restoration
Tostig seeks royal support for restoration to his earldom after the Northumbrian uprising.
Attack on Tostig's Household
Rebels attack Tostig's household in York and destroy the local machinery of his rule.
Bernician Settlement
Morcar places authority beyond the Tyne in Oswulf's hands to secure support in northern Northumbria.
Demand for Tostig's Restoration
Edward initially favors restoring Tostig and suppressing resistance to royal authority.
Derby Support
Men from Derby join the coalition backing Morcar against Tostig.
Election as Earl
Northumbrian rebels choose Morcar to replace Tostig as their earl.
Junction with Edwin
Morcar joins forces with his brother Edwin and Mercian supporters at Northampton.
Killing of Tostig's Retainers
Northumbrian rebels kill members of Tostig's household and officials during the seizure of York.
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