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Period: Sep 1, 1066 to Sep 20, 1066
Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, invades England
20 September: He defeats the English at the Battle of Fulford -
Sep 28, 1066
William of Normandy lands at Pevensey on the south coast of England
William of Normandy lands at Pevensey on the south coast of England -
Period: Sep 28, 1066 to Sep 9, 1087
Norman Invasion
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Oct 14, 1066
The invading Normans defeat the Saxons
at the The Battle of Hastings
William of Normandy defeats and kills Harold II with a lucky shot and becomes King of England - Norman Conquest -
Dec 25, 1066
William of Normandy is crowned king William I of England
William of Normandy is crowned king William I of England -
Mar 29, 1070
First Norman stone castle is built
The Normans quickly advanced into Wales, using castles to subdue the surrounding countryside. -
Apr 19, 1070
Canterbury Cathedral
Work starts on Canterbury Cathedral