'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.
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.
‘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 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 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.
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.
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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
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Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death
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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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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 ...