Archaeologists have confirmed the site of King Harold’s palace in Bosham, Sussex, thanks to the discovery of an en suite toilet. This find, among others indicating high-status living conditions like a private port and a deer park, signifies a major breakthrough in understanding the locales depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. The tapestry showcases key events in Harold’s life, including his farewell in Bosham before the Battle of Hastings. Dr. Duncan Wright emphasized that the toilet's presence indicates elite status, enhancing the narrative of King Harold's historical significance.
A latrine was the killer clue to find what was, essentially, the palace of King Harold. That was surprising, but an en suite bathroom would have been found only among the highest elites.
This added to the evidence of a private port, a water mill, a deer park and a church on this estate in Bosham, which suggests it must have belonged to his family.
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