The battle of Stamford bridge Flashcards
What year did it take place?
1066.
What month did it take place?
September.
Who was it between?
The Anglo-Saxons and the vikings.
Who lead the Vikings?
Harald Hardrada.
What does ‘Hardrada’ mean?
Hard ruler.
Why did the Vikings attack England?
Their leader was not chosen to be king.
How many Viking warriors were there?
8000.
Where is Stamford Bridge
Just outside of York.
How many miles did it take of Harold Godwinson’s men to reach Stamford Bridge?
183 miles.
Was the warrior that blocked the bridge Viking or Saxon?
Viking.
How many people did the warrior that blocked the bridge kill?
40 people.
What had a big impact on the victory of the Saxons?
The Vikings were caught off guard by the Saxons and had left their armour at the ships. The Vikings only had their weapons.
How did the warrior that blocked the bridge die?
One of Godwinson’s soldiers floated under the bridge in a barrel and stabbed the Viking through the slats in the bridge.
Who is Tostig in relation to Harold Godwinson.
A brother.
After the battle who was killed as punishment.
Tostig and Harald Hardrada but the rest of the army was free to go back to Norway.
