England in 1066
A historical guide to some of the locations featured in the novels
London (Lundene)
Features in: Sworn Sword.
Originally founded by the Romans, re-built under King Alfred.
Durham (Dunholm)
Features in: Sworn Sword.
Scene of the ambush in January 1069 where Tancred’s journey begins.
York (Eoferwic)
Features in: Sworn Sword, The Splintered Kingdom.
A rich and vibrant port; the capital of northern England.
The Welsh March (Marchia Wallie)
Features in: The Splintered Kingdom; Knights of the Hawk.
The turbulent border region between England and the Welsh kingdoms.
Ely (Elyg) and the Fens
Features in: Knights of the Hawk.
The backdrop for Hereward’s desperate rebellion against the Normans.
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Bristol (Brycgstowe)
Features in: Knights of the Hawk.
A thriving slave-market and one of England’s largest cities c.1066.
Exeter (Execestre)
Mentioned in: Sworn Sword
A port with Continental connections, besieged by William I in 1068.
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