Fascinating information board - Riccall is noted for being where Harold Hardrada's force of invaders landed in 1066, just before the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

He landed on the banks of the River Ouse after sailing up the Humber Estuary and set up camp at Riccall before his victory in the Battle of Fulford. However, this was to be his last taste of victory, as his army was defeated shortly afterwards by the forces of King Harold Godwinson of England with the false parlay and preceding battle at Stamford Bridge, with many of his troops back at the base camp the battle was short and Hardrada himself died.

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Location: Riccall, Selby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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