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King Harold's Lost Hall Unearthed in Yorkshire Dig
30 Dec
Summary
- Evidence suggests a wealthy lordly center owned by King Harold Godwinson.
- Discoveries include jewelry, a rare sunken tower, and a malthouse.
- The site near Skipsea Castle may be a lost settlement mentioned in Domesday Book.
Archaeologists are excavating a site in Yorkshire, believed to be the remains of a hall belonging to King Harold Godwinson, the final Anglo-Saxon King of England. This discovery near Skipsea Castle offers a glimpse into the wealth and status of the era, potentially revealing a lost settlement.
The excavation has uncovered significant artifacts, including jewelry, a rare sunken tower structure, and a malthouse, indicative of a high-status lordly center. While the land was owned by Harold Godwinson, direct evidence of his personal visitation to the site remains elusive. However, the findings align with his known possessions and influence.
The ongoing six-year project, featured in BBC's Digging for Britain, is led by University of York lecturers. The team also found evidence of Iron Age and prehistoric activity, highlighting the site's long history and adding to the excitement of future excavations.
