The Battles At Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge Flashcards
When did Harald Hardrada launch his attack and where?
September 1066 in York
How many Vikings did Harald bring to Gate Fulford?
10,000 vikings 200-300 warships
What did the Earls of Northumbria and Mercia do at Gate Fulford?
Rallied an army of 4500 to 6000 to block the road between Riccall and York at Gate Fulford but the army was virtually destroyed
Where were English troops stationed at Gate Fulford?
With their backs to swampy marsh land so when they tried to turn and run away they got stuck in swamp ground and were picked off by Vikings
What did the defeat at gate fulford force Harold to do?
Gather his army and march 185 miles north to York
What date did Harald Hardrada set off for Stamford Bridge?
25th September 1066 to wait for hostages and soldiers from York
What was Harold’s strategy at Stamford Bridge?
Approached the vikings behind a small hill so as not to be seen
What happened at the bridge of Stamford?
A group of vikings were guarding it but Harold’s army killed them and crossed
What did Harold offer to the Vikings at Stamford Bridge?
Tostig could have his earldom in Northumberland back, Harald could have seven feet of English earth (they were going to bury him) -both refused
How was Harald killed?
Arrow to the windpipe
