The 1066 battle of Stamford Bridge between Viking warlord Harald Hardrada and King Harold of England was said to be so violent that a giant mountain of bones remained a half century later.

Recent finds by two metal detectorists near to Stamford Bridge may be the first evidence of the great Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066. All Sections. News you can trust since 1754. Sign In.

Tom and Dominic discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the last great clash between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, for the English throne… Show more In the tumultuous climax of 1066, why was Harold ...

The Battle of Stamford Bridge was the second major battle in the fight for the throne in 1066 and two of the four contenders were killed in this video resource for Key Stage 2 and 3.

With supplies and manpower badly depleted by the clash at Stamford Bridge, the English army were crushed by the French invaders at the Battle of Hastings, on 14 October 1066.

Judged unworthy of Valhalla? Welcome to Helheim. In 1066, during the Battle of Stamford Bridge a few miles outside York, Vikings and Saxons fought furiously. Legend says that a lone Viking warrior ...

The boat will then head for Stamford Bridge, arriving on Friday at about 5pm. The Vikings will be met there by other warriors, and then head for the battle site.