Inscribed marker stone where King Harold of England is believed to be buried. Waltham Abbey, Essex, England.

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Following his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14, October 1066, Duke William of Normandy refused Harold’s mother permission to claim his body. It was later identified by Harold’s mistress, Edith Swan-neck and brought back to Waltham. The inscription on the stone reads- "Harold King of England OBVT 1066."

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Size: 5128px × 3418px
Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, Europe.
Photo credit: © Dennis Page / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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