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Today in the Middle Ages: October 14, 1066
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006/10/14 - 16:30.
1001 CE to 1100 CE | English | French | Norman | Saxon | Today in the Middle Ages
The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066 between William the Bastard's Norman forces and the Saxon defenders under King Harold II. It changed forever the culture and language of the British Isles.
William was not simply an invader. Historical accounts state that Edward the Confessor, Harold's predecessor, had sworn to make William his heir. On his deathbed, however, he reportedly commended his kingdom to Harold's care. Some sources say Edward denied ever making the promise. William built an abbey on the site of the battle, where it still stands. |
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