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The Battle of Stamford Bridge (Old English: Gefeoht æt Stanfordbrycge) took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, in England, on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a ...
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The bridge is mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle about the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. The road was turnpiked between York and Stone Dale as part of the York, Kexby Bridge, Grimston and Stone Dale Turnpike Trust established in 1806. A turnpike Trust had existed since 1765, but this included new maintenance provisions.
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Early on 25 September, King Harald and Tostig left for York again, leaving a third of their forces behind. Eystein, along with Prince Olaf were among those left behind at Riccall to protect the ships, however a messenger came back calling for reinforcements as the English had intercepted the Norwegians at Stamford Bridge. Eyestein was able to ...
A frenetic 4-1 win in north London came amid two red cards for the hosts as emotions threatened to spill over in a manner reminiscent of the so-called “Battle of Stamford Bridge”, when ...
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Stamford Bridge may refer to: Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, a village in England Battle of Stamford Bridge, 25 September 1066; Stamford Bridge (bridge), a bridge in the village of Stamford Bridge; Stamford Bridge (stadium), in London; Stamford Bridge (Cedar Butte, South Dakota), United States, a bridge on the National Register of ...