BattlefieldsBattle of Fulford
Early Medieval

Battle of Fulford

1066
North Yorkshire, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
North Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Morcar / Edwin)
Forces
c. 4,000 Edwin/Morcar forces
VS
Victor
Norway (Harald Hardrada / Tostig)
Forces
c. 9,000 Harald Hardrada/Tostig
Outcome
Norwegian victory; northern earls' army destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

Five days before Stamford Bridge, the Norse army destroyed the northern English forces. Harold II had to march his exhausted army north to deal with them — then immediately back south to face William.

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