Destruction of Northern Supplies
William's forces destroy crops, livestock and settlements to prevent northern rebels and Danish forces from sustaining resistance.
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1070 in England
Explore 22 historical events and records for England in 1070.
Historical records for England in 1070
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January
Exile of Edgar the Atheling
Edgar returns to Scotland
Invasion of England
Early in 1070 William moves against Edgar and other English leaders who had taken refuge with their remaining followers in a marshy region, perhaps Holderness, and put them to flight
Pennine Winter March
William drives his army across the Pennines during the winter campaign to extend royal control westward.
April
Deposition of Stigand
William supports the removal of Archbishop Stigand during a church council at Winchester.
June
Peace with Danish Forces
William secures the departure of Danish forces, reducing the chance of renewed Scandinavian support for English resistance.
August
Lanfranc Appointed Archbishop
William appoints Lanfranc as Archbishop of Canterbury, giving a trusted reformer a central role in church and government.
Other events (month unknown)
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Arrest of Stigand
Arrested by the Papal legate & imprisoned for usurpation & plurality
Battle Abbey Foundation
William founds Battle Abbey as a memorial and act of penance connected with the bloodshed at Hastings.
Capture of Chester
Chester becomes one of the last Saxon towns to capitulate to William
Norman Church Reorganization
William backs the replacement of many English bishops and abbots with Norman or continental clergy.
Occupation of Chester
William completes the subjugation of major western resistance by occupying Chester.
Peerage
Created Earl of Norfolk, 1st
Purge
William orders a purge of English ecclesiastical institutions. Saxon Bishops are replaced
Rebellion of Hereward
The Danish fleet is bribed to leave England ending the rebellion led by Hereward
Shrewsbury Cast
William builds castil garrisons at Shrewsbury & Stafford to command the Welsh marches
Siege of Chester
William defeats the rebels
Siege of Peterborough
Hereward the Wake sacks Peterborough Abbey & retreats to the Island of Ely. Hereward the Wake sacks Peterborough abbey & retreats to the island of Ely
Siege of Peterborough
Hereward the Wake sacks Peterborough abbey & retreats to the island of Ely
Stafford Cast
William builds castil garrisons at Shrewsbury & Stafford to command the Welsh marches
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