Recent archaeological findings in Bosham, England, indicate that a private residence may occupy the site of Harold Godwinson's home, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England. An exploration by Newcastle University and the University of Exeter revealed high-status medieval buildings previously overlooked in prior excavations. Notably, one of the structures housed a latrine, suggestive of elite status, emblematic of Anglo-Saxon standards. The significance of Bosham's location is further underscored by its depiction in the Bayeux Tapestry during critical historical events leading to the 1066 Norman Conquest.
The realization that the 2006 excavation provided insight into Harold Godwinson's residence strengthens our understanding of its importance leading up to the Norman Conquest.
Through innovative techniques including geophysical surveys, researchers uncovered high-status medieval buildings in Bosham, revealing the area’s significance in Anglo-Saxon history.
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