As Harold's army formed up and advanced from the ridge toward the battlefield on the morning of 14 October, light forces of both armies made contact in the low ground between Caldbec Hill and Telham Hill. Norman scouts had already reported the English approach and William formed his army at Telham. These preliminary skirmishes between the vanguards began the battle before either side was fully deployed.
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