Invasion of England
Tostigs forces land on the Isle of Wight
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1066 in Scotland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Scotland in 1066.
Historical records for Scotland in 1066
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May
Invasion of England
Tostigs forces invade Kent
June
Invasion of England
Defeated by the local levies of Lincolnshire, moves north to wait for Haardraade
August
Invasion of England
Makes contact with King Harald III Hardrada of Norway and persuaded him to invade England
September
Invasion of England
Sails north with 60 ships & enters the Humber before being driven away by Morcar
Other events (month unknown)
Exile of Malcolm III
Tostig gains exile from Nortumbria in Malcolms court
Exile of Malcolm III
Malcolm III gives sanctuary to Tostig Godwinsson when the Northumbrians drive him out
Invasion of England
Tostig lands at Orkney & sails down the eastern coast to the Humber Estuary
Invasion of England
Tostig lands at Orkney & sails down the eastern coast to the Humber estuary
Rule of Northumbria
Malcolm plots with Tostig to recapture Northumbria
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