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    The site where King Harold II died. The inscription says:

    "The traditional site of the High Altar of Battle Abbey founded to commemorate the victory of Duke William on 14 October 1066. The high altar was placed to mark the spot where King Harold died."

    Behind the abbey ruins, the battlefield.

    Harold's body was rumored to have later been moved to Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey, which he patronized during his lifetime. However, no archaeological evidence for his remains has been recovered from Waltham or any other location.
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    Author Néstor Daza

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    The site where King Harold II died.

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    Harold Godwinson

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    16 September 2006

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    363,802 byte

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    768 pixel

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    06bbb96ec0f5c01ee6959d160fb04d922a86b964

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    6 millimetre

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    current22:56, 6 October 2006Thumbnail for version as of 22:56, 6 October 20061,024 × 768 (355 KB)NestorDThe site where King Harold I died. The inscription says: "The traditional site of the High Altar of Battle Abbey founded to commemorate the victory of Duke William on 14 October 1066 The high altar was placed to mark the spot where King Harold died."

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