1066

Cultural  

1. The year of the Norman Conquest of England. (See Battle of Hastings.)

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Example Sentences

The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066 on the Sussex coast, saw William the Conqueror defeat King Harold and seize the English throne.

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The expert said: "The idea of a heroic march is a Victorian invention that has shaped our understanding, or misunderstanding, of 1066 for far too long."

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The hoard of 179 silver pennies found near York was probably buried on the eve of battle in 1066 - around the time of the Norwegian invasion of England by King Harold Hardrada.

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The artwork, which shows events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is being insured for £800m by the Treasury.

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The tapestry tells the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and is widely believed to have been created in Kent.

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