Fulford Battle field
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| Historian Chas Jones on the 'shield wall' on the field of the Battle of Fulford |
We must try and help in any way we can.
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/at-a-glance/general-news/battlefield-claim-may-win-war-over-plan-for-homes-1-5417845
A very good article and most interesting. Yes we must support this and stop it happening there, we may have already lost part of our battle site to housing and Fulford should be protected.
This took my eye, ...I quote from the article:'' The spokeswoman said: “While Germany Beck remains the most likely candidate for the site of the Battle of Fulford, it is not possible to say that it has been securely identified.
The battlefields selection guide is clear that historical significance and secure identification of the site are essential criteria for inclusion on the register.
Representatives from both York Council and Persimmon Homes stressed there is no conclusive proof to suggest the land was the location of the battle. ''
Hmmm, so how did Stamford Bridge succeed to fill in this critea? Ok we definately have historical significance, but secure identification?? Where in English Heritage archives is this evidence? This is something we questioned at a Battle of Stamford bridge Society meeting weeks ago about the guidelines for the boundary which EH has drawn up for the Stamford Bridge battlesite. Maybe we need to dig deeper on this.
Chris.
PS. I have posted some pix on the PHOTOS page and below is a link to a Youtube video of Gunnars visit last thursday night. It was a great success and an excellent turnout, Gunnar was well received and made us all even more realise how significant the 1066 battlesites are.
See the short video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56FkdyA5JnE
