THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS 1066
England was invaded by William, Duke of Normandy, on September 28th, 1066
Whilst Harold, King of England, was celebrating his victory over the Danes at Stamford Bridge, William landed at Pevensey with no opposition from the English, and setting up his wooden fort at nearby Hastings, sent his warriors out to plunder.
News of of the landing reached Harold on Oct. 1st, and with all available speed he mustered his somewhat disorganised army and marched south. By Oct.13th, he had taken up his position confronting William's army.
On Oct.14th.1066, occurred that great clash of arms, the"Battleof Hastings"