2. Hardrada's invasion, Fulford Gate and Battle of Stamford Bridge
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- 2. Hardrada's invasion, Fulford Gate and Battle of Stamford Bridge
- Gate Fulford
- Hardrada found his way back to York blocked by forces of Edwin and Morcar
- Battle at Gate Fulford lasted all day and although English defeat, losses of Norwegians endured made following encounter easier for Saxon army
- Although Edwin and Morcar had shown loyalty to Harold, English losses were crucial and deprived two earls of providing support in crucial weeks of October
- York entered by Harald Hardrada and in terms on which town made peace suggest, despite Harold's earlier progress North, city was not loyal to him
- Treaty provided that they would join forces with Hardrada and march south in attempt to conquer all of England
- Battle of Stamford Bridge
- Harold did not know of Norwegian attack until after landing
- Undoubtedly placed him in difficult position as move north with army would leave south coast undefended but failure to deal with Hardrada quickly would allow Norwegian forces to consolidate position
- Harold therefore decided to march north with own retainers and gathered militia as he journeyed
- Journey of 190 miles was covered in four days and Harold reached Tacaster on 24th September
- Waited there there overnight and entered York on 25th September
- Came to Norwegian forces on Stamford Bridge before they were aware of his approach
- Norwegian army failed to protect bridge adequately and lost protection of river
- Battle long, both Hardrada and Tostig killed and so badly defeated only 24 of the 300 ships were required to take survivors home
- Ended two centuries of Anglo-Scandinavian conflict
- Gate Fulford
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