‘Lost’ home depicted in iconic Bayeux Tapestry found – all thanks to an 11th century toilet
King Harold II, one of the subjects of the Bayeux Tapestry, was famously killed in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
'Lost site' depicted in iconic Bayeux Tapestry found thanks to revelation of ancient loo
Newcastle University announced the discovery of Harold Godwinson's – aka King Harold II – residence in Bosham, a village on the coast of West Sussex, England, according to a news release published Jan. 28. Harold, one of the subjects of the Bayeux Tapestry, was famously killed in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
A Lost Residence Depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry Was Just Identified
The lost residence of King Harold, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, has been found, thanks partly to the previous discovery of a latrine.
Archaeologists uncover ‘lost’ home depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry
Archaeologists believe they found a residence of medieval ruler Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. A nearby church and toilet were vital clues.
Archaeologists find 'lost' site depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in England is the site of a lost residence of Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, and shown in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Archaeology breakthrough as 900-year-old lost Bayeux Tapestry location discovered
After 900 years, experts have discovered the site of King Harold's residence in Sussex, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.
Medieval toilet helps uncover lost home of the England’s last Anglo-Saxon King
The Bayeux Tapestry culminates in William’s victory in the Battle of Hastings. However, earlier artwork from the time also ...
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Medieval toilet proves key in confirming residence of last Anglo-Saxon King of England
The inclusion of a latrine in the wooden structure proved pivotal in indicating the elite status of the building.
Medieval Mystery Solved: Lost Residence of England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King Uncovered
Archaeologists have likely found King Harold’s lost residence in Bosham, shown in the Bayeux Tapestry, confirming its elite ...
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1,000-year-old lost residence of King Harold found, thanks to a toilet
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in England is the site of a lost residence of Harold, the last ...
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Medieval house owned by a king ‘lost’ to time in the UK. Now, it’s been discovered
“The Tapestry culminates in William’s victory at Hastings, but earlier in the artwork Bosham is shown as the place where ...