Press Association
Largest post-1066 coin hoard found near Somerset
A hoard of coins dating back to the Battle of Hastings shows evidence of early tax evasion in Britain. Thousands of silver coins unearthed in Somerset by a metal-detecting couple shine fresh light on the aftermath of the Norman invasion,...
Press Association
Somerset coin hoard potentially worth more than £5 million
2,528 coins have been discovered dating back to the Battle of Hastings. They depict both the defeated King Harold II and the triumphant conqueror William I. The coins were found in a field in Chew Valley, Somerset, in January this year....
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Armies of enthusiasts mark Battle of Hastings 950th anniversary
CLEAN : Armies of enthusiasts mark Battle of Hastings 950th anniversary
National Archives (UK)
Focus on Film: Domesday
Four short video clips present both the Norman and Saxon perspectives on the collection and use of the data gathered for William I (the Conqueror) into the Domesday Book.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coronation Mantle
This Coronation Mantle was likely made for the Norman ruler Roger II in 1133/34 in the royal workshop in Palermo. View a picture and listen to a discussion about the Islamic motifs found on this cloak in this video. [4:06]