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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A Royal Latrine Points Archaeologists To The Last Anglo-Saxon King’s Residence
In the quiet village of Bosham, nestled along the coast of West Sussex, a modern-day house hides a secret that stretches back ...
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.
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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.
Archaeologists Use Toilet to Track Down Manor Depicted in Famous Medieval Tapestry
One of King Harold's manors appears twice in the famous Bayeux Tapestry, but only 948 years later have researchers finally identified the building's remains.
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Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death
This tapestry was first recorded in 1476 as part of the inventory of the Bayeux Cathedral, but it was likely commissioned in ...
The Norman conquest
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was the decisive event in the conquest of Saxon England. Within a year, the Normans were ...
North East history expert helps find lost home of King Harold
Research led by a North East archaeologist has uncovered evidence of a long lost residence of Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon ...