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Yorkshire And The Humber

Stamford Bridge

Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial

Yorkshire And The Humber

Stamford Bridge

Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial

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Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial

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Location: Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Stamford Bridge loop to Elvington — The Vale of York

40.4km

01:48

110m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Pateley Bridge – Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Hammerton

189km

08:15

1,140m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. View of York Minster – Millington Dale Road loop from York

84.1km

03:40

560m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Natalie

October 19, 2022

The field to the north east of the road is the site of the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 25/09/1066, a turning point in English history. It was here that King Harold of England defeated the Viking King Harald Harada and Harold's own brother Tostig. This resulted in the end of the Viking era in England, such was the loss of life.

Though from here, King Harold and his men had to march to Hastings on the south coast of England to meet William of Normandy who was challenging Harold's ascension to the throne. Harold's exhausted and much depleted men were defeated at the Battle of Hastings and Harold killed. This lead to the Norman Conquest of England.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

There are monuments to the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the village and on the site of battle at the end of Whiterose Drive.

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Location: Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial

1. Stamford Bridge loop to Elvington — The Vale of York

2. Pateley Bridge – Studley Royal Deer Park loop from Hammerton

3. View of York Minster – Millington Dale Road loop from York

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