Capture of Earl Morcar
Earl Morcar is captured after the collapse of resistance at Ely.
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1071 in England
Explore 15 historical events and records for England in 1071.
Historical records for England in 1071
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June
Ely Stronghold Overcome
William's forces overcome the rebel position at Ely, ending the last major organized Anglo-Saxon resistance to his rule.
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Arrest of Morcar
When the island is opened to the Normans, Morcar is captured and imprisoned, he remained in captivity until Williams death in 1087
Battle of Cassel
William Fitz Osbern is killed at the Battle of Cassel
Campaign Against Ely
William concentrates forces against the remaining resistance based in the marshes around Ely.
Capture of York
The rebels, aided by the Dane Jarl Osbiorn, capture York
Death of William Fitz Osbern
William Fitz Osbern is killed at the Battle of Cassel
Earldoms
Creates the Earldoms of Hereford, Chester & Shrewsbury for loyal Normans
Exile of Hereward the Wake
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
Exile of William I the Conqueror
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
Rebellion of Morcar joins the
When the island is opened to the Normans, Morcar is captured and imprisoned, he remained in captivity until Williams death in 1087. Morcar joins the rebellion, initiated by the Abbot of Ely and tactically organized by Hereward the Wake, against William the Conqueror at the Isle of Ely
Rebellion of North" led by Hereward the Wake
Puts down the "great uprising of the North" led by Hereward the Wake
Rebellion of North" led by Hereward the Wake
Puts down the "great uprising of the North" led by Hereward the Wake
Siege of Ely
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
Siege of Ely
William attacks Hereward the Wakes stronghold, Hereward the Wake goes into exile
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