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Norman march through Hampshire

1066
Hampshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
scattered English militia and defenders (c. 1,000–2,000).
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman forces under William I (c. 2,000–3,000)
Outcome
William's Norman forces defeated the scattered English defenders and militia, successfully securing Hampshire and advancing Norman control southward toward Hastings.
The Battle

History & Significance

After Hastings; William ravaged Hampshire; Winchester submitted

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Norman march through Hampshire

Wolvesey Palace
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Winchester Cathedral Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Winchester city wall and associated monuments
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City Bridge at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Kings Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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