Year 7 · History · The Norman Conquest · Lesson 2

Stamford Bridge and Hastings

The battles of 1066: Stamford Bridge, William's landing, the Battle of Hastings, and the reasons William won - tired troops, tactics, cavalry, Harold's death and luck.

17-minute video lesson

Teaching, worked examples and 20 practice questions solved step by step.

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What your child will learn

Sequence the events of 1066
Describe the Battle of Hastings
Explain why William won
Judge the most important reason

The method

Reasons.
Evidence.
Link.
Judge.

Key words: Stamford Bridge, Hastings, shield wall, feigned retreat, cavalry, Bayeux Tapestry.

Worked examples

The first three practice questions from the lesson, with every step.

Question 1

When was the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Step 1: September

Answer: 25 September 1066

Question 2

Who won at Stamford Bridge?

Step 1: English

Answer: Harold Godwinson

Question 3

Who was killed at Stamford Bridge?

Step 1: Viking

Answer: Harald Hardrada (and Tostig)