The Battle of Stamford Bridge Proved a Fatal Mistake for Harold Godwinson.” Start the Discussion: Agree

th 1 The Battle of Gate Fulford took place on 20 September 1066.

nd Brain in Gear 2 The Battle of Stamford Bridge happened on 22 September 1066. 3 Only the English used the tactic of a shield wall in the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

The terrain for the Battle of Gate Fulford was marshy. True or 4 false? ASNE! 5 Hardrada had a fleet of around 200-300 warships carrying around 10,000 Vikings.

6 Harold Godwinson marched 185 miles in five days to reach Stamford Bridge.

After the Battle of Fulford Hardrada waited in Fulford for extra hostages from Yorkshire. 7

It is believed Harold Godwinson found about Hardrada’s invasion due to beacon signals, which allowed 8 him to head north.

9 One of the reasons Hardrada won the Battle of Stamford Bridge was that Godwinson’s army left their armour on their ships.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge was important as it destroyed the Vikings. They left with only 28 of their 10 longships, instead of the 200+ they sailed with. th 1 The Battle of Gate Fulford took place on 20 September 1066.

nd Brain in Gear 2 The Battle of Stamford Bridge happened on 22 September 1066. 3 Only the English used the tactic of a shield wall in the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

The terrain for the Battle of Gate Fulford was marshy. True or 4 false? ASNE! 5 Hardrada had a fleet of around 200-300 warships carrying around 10,000 Vikings.

6 Harold Godwinson marched 185 miles in five days to reach Stamford Bridge.

After the Battle of Fulford Hardrada waited in Fulford for extra hostages from Yorkshire. 7

It is believed Harold Godwinson found about Hardrada’s invasion due to beacon signals, which allowed 8 him to head north.

9 One of the reasons Hardrada won the Battle of Stamford Bridge was that Godwinson’s army left their armour on their ships.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge was important as it destroyed the Vikings. They left with only 28 of their 10 longships, instead of the 200+ they sailed with. Title: Why were the Battles at Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge significant?

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Learning Objectives -Explain why the battles were significant. -Compare and contrast the battles. -Assess which battle was most significant. After this battle Hardrada waited for extra When Hardrada invaded before this battle, he hostages from Yorkshire. These hostages brought with him 200-300 warships and assured good faith on both sides of an 10,000 men. Colour code the statements. agreement. Which battle do they link to? At this battle Hardrada’s army were worn This battle took place on 20th September down after fighting a battle only 5 days ago. 1066. Challenge: Can you see any

Harold fought with his famous, well-trained Harald and Tostig were both killed in this problems for Harold housecarls in this battle. He was supported by battle at the hands of the English. Godwinson in the aftermath the fyrd, who he’d gathered on his march of these battles? north. At this battle the Viking army left their armour To get to this battle Harold Godwinson had to on their ships, carrying only their weapons march 185 miles in 5 days. and shields.

Harold decided to head north to fight in this This battle was between Hardrada’s men and battle because he felt the September storms the soldiers of Edwin and Morcar, two earls of stopped William from heading to England. Anglo-Saxon England.

Learning Objectives Battle of Gate Fulford Battle of Stamford Bridge -Explain why the battles were significant. -Compare and contrast the battles. -Assess which battle was most significant. After this battle Hardrada waited for extra When Hardrada invaded before this battle, he hostages from Yorkshire. These hostages brought with him 200-300 warships and assured good faith on both sides of an 10,000 men. Colour code the statements. agreement. Which battle do they link to? At this battle Hardrada’s army were worn This battle took place on 20th September down after fighting a battle only 5 days ago. 1066. Challenge: Can you see any

With your partner write down your thoughts on this question.

Why were the Battles at Gate Fulford Struggling? Think about who and Stamford Bridge significant? won, why, and what this led to.

Challenge: There is about to be a third battle. Would Godwinson have been more prepared if he didn’t fight in the previous battle? Explain.

Learning Objectives -Explain why the battles were significant. -Compare and contrast the battles. -Assess which battle was most significant. Title: Why were the Battles at Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge significant?

Hardrada and Tostig’s invasion meant Harold Harold’s success at defeating Hardrada made was not in place to prevent William’s invasion. him over-confident. Instead of waiting for BUT Harold had disbanded the southern fyrd William in London, he rushed to battle. BUT in Sept anyway. Harold and the Witan had been preparing for the invasion of William for months/years.

Why were the Battles at Gate Fulford Harold’s march and Stamford Bridge significant? south again must have made his Edwin and Morcar made Edwin and Morcar remaining soldiers strategic errors that meant survived Gate Fulford less battle-ready the loss of thousands of but did not fight for than William’s men at Gate Fulford BUT Harold at Hastings, knights BUT Harold was already on his which weakened his Morale must have way north, suggesting he army BUT we don’t been high for his thought Edwin and Morcar have evidence that soldiers due to would fail without him fully proves this. their recent anyway. success.

Why were the Battles at Gate Fulford Once you’ve added to Harold’s march and Stamford Bridge significant? south again yourmust notes in green pen, have madewrite his down your answer Edwin and Morcar made Edwin and Morcar remaining soldiersto the following question: strategic errors that meant survived Gate Fulford less battle-ready the loss of thousands of but did not fight for than William’s men at Gate Fulford BUT Harold at Hastings, knights BUTWhy is it important to Harold was already on his which weakened his Morale must havethink about the way north, suggesting he army BUT we don’t been high for hisimportance of these thought Edwin and Morcar have evidence that soldiers due to would fail without him fully proves this. their recent battles? anyway. success.

Battle of Gate Fulford Battle of Stamford Bridge

Create a table in your books. In each column write down reasons why this battle was significant.

Extension: Which battle do you think was most significant and why?

Learning Objectives -Explain why the battles were significant. -Compare and contrast the battles. -Assess which battle was most significant. “The Battle of Stamford Bridge proved a fatal mistake for Harold Godwinson.” Start the discussion: Agree:

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Learning Objectives -Explain why the battles were significant. -Compare and contrast the battles. -Assess which battle was most significant.