Battle of Fulford (1066 AD)
Battle of Fulford (Kingdom of Norway & Earldom of Orkney & Kingdom of the Isles & English rebels vs Kingdom of England & Earldom of Northumberland & Earldom of Mercia) took place in 1066 AD during Viking activity in the British Isles.
Battle facts
- Year: 1066 AD
- Date: 1066-09-26
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Viking activity in the British Isles
- Side A: Kingdom of Norway, Earldom of Orkney, Kingdom of the Isles, English rebels
- Side B: Kingdom of England, Earldom of Northumberland, Earldom of Mercia
- Commanders (A): Harald Hardrada, Tostig Godwinson
- Commanders (B): Morcar of Northumbria, Edwin of Mercia
- Casualties: approx. <1,000Unknown, purportedly heavy losses.
- Outcome: Norwegian victory
- Coordinates: 53.932°, -1.071°
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