Siege of York
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
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Historical records for England in 1069
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Siege of York
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
York Castle
Orders the construction of a second castle at York
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