Battle Hastings Bbc Bitesize

Several months after preparing an invasion force of 9 000 men and 700 transport ships duke william finally landed in england.
Battle hastings bbc bitesize. The battle of stamford bridge 3 6 the battle of stamford bridge was the second major battle in the fight for the throne in 1066 and two of the four contenders were killed. Learn and revise about the norman invasion in 1066 and who were the main rivals for the throne with bbc bitesize ks3 history. Who won the battle of hastings. Although ready since august strong winds had prevented william and his fleet from sailing until late september.
The battle of hastings. After the final battle at hastings in october england had a new king william of normandy. A 580 year old document details relics said to have been given to battle abbey in east sussex by william the conqueror and king john. The battle was fought from sunrise to sunset.
Expert teachers have worked with us to create these fun packed programmes full of. Find out about the norman conquest and the battle of hastings with this interactive comic strip about 1066 from bbc bitesize. Each man thought he had the best claim to the throne. The normans came ashore at pevensey bay in sussex on 28 september and immediately built a motte and bailey castle.
1066 the battles. The death of harold ii towards the end of the day played a large part in the norman victory at hastings but what role did luck morale and military. The battle of hastings http www bbc co uk bitesize ks3 history middle ages 1066 norman conquest revision 5 causes the rivals for the throne edward the confessor died on 5 january 1066. There have been many accounts of the battle of hastings and while it is difficult to know exactly what happened here is one account.
William s invasion fleet consisted of 700 ships and a large army. Bbc iplayer and the red button are hosting bitesize daily programmes each weekday for learners aged five to 14. He had no children. Edward the confessor s death and harold s accession to the throne in january 1066 led to three major battles.