'Lost site' depicted in iconic Bayeux Tapestry found thanks to revelation of ancient loo
His Bosham residence was depicted twice in the tapestry, but the remnants of the residence were unknown until now. Harold was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and he was succ
‘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.
Archaeologists pinpoint the home of an 11th century king depicted on 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 Finally Locate the Site of the 'Lost Residence' of Anglo-Saxon King Depicted in the Famous Bayeux Tapestry
Archaeologists Finally Locate the Site of the 'Lost Residence' of Anglo-Saxon King Depicted in the Famous Bayeux Tapestry Archaeologists re-examined evidence from a U.K. excavation from 2006 and found the real-life counterpart of a house shown in the famous Bayeux Tapestry.
A telltale toilet reveals “lost” site shown in Bayeux Tapestry
A house in England is most likely the site of a lost residence of Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.
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.
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Archaeologists Say They’ve Located Harold II’s Lost Manor House
A latrine found in Bosham, England, has helped identify the location of the king's long-lost residence, offering new insights ...
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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Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death
What it tells us about the past: This tapestry was first recorded in 1476 as part of the inventory of the Bayeux ...
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A Royal Latrine Points Archaeologists To The Last Anglo-Saxon King’s Residence
Archaeologists pinpoint the site of King Harold’s elite residence, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, using a surprising clue: ...
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A Toilet Helps Identify the Lost Residence of Last Anglo-Saxon King of England
Discover how a research team identified a 10th century hall that King Harold used during the Norman Conquest.
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12 metre tapestry depicts 100 years of history at Thorpe Hall School
A group of students at Thorpe Hall School in Southend have collaborated on a huge project to represent 100 years of history, in honour of ...
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Discovery of medieval toilet in Bosham reveals location of King Harold's residence
Archaeological research has identified the remains of the 11th-century medieval site as the residence of King Harold ...