BattlefieldsHarold's London Muster 1066
Early Medieval

Harold's London Muster 1066

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

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
opposing forces
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Harold II with housecarls and fyrd
Outcome
Harold successfully mustered his forces and began the rapid march north to confront Harald Hardrada
The Battle

History & Significance

King Harold II assembled his housecarls and southern levies at London after the news of the Norwegian landing, beginning the rapid northward march that would culminate at Stamford Bridge. The muster drew men from the southern shires and represented the last major mobilisation of the pre-Conquest English military system.

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