King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says

Rather than enduring a legendary 200-mile (320-kilometre) overland march to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, King Harold God...

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France24: King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says.

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King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says

France24 •published Mar 21, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC •fetched Mar 21, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC