The Battle of Stamford Bridge

Occurring just before the Battle of Hastings, this battle is often overlooked, with people mostly focusing on the Norman invasion. However, this battle may have caused the Norman victory, as there was only three weeks between them.

The actual location of the battle is unknown, with sources mentioning Stamford Bridge, and the Derwent River. Naturally, the original wooden bridge no longer exists, along with any archaeological traces. It is thought that the battle might have taken place at a place called Battle Flats, but there is no real evidence to support this.