Discovery of King Harold II's Residence in Bosham, UK

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The residence of King Harold II was discovered in the UK thanks to an 11th-century toilet. The site was found in Bosham, West Sussex, England, and was depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. The discovery of a latrine within a large timber building indicated the elite status of the residence.

Key Points

  • The site was identified as Harold Godwinson's residence based on a geophysical survey and analysis of historical records
  • The presence of a latrine within a timber building indicated the elite status of the residence
  • The discovery confirmed the location of Harold's private power center depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry

Pros

  • Historical discovery shedding light on King Harold II's residence
  • Confirmation of the location through archaeological evidence

Cons

  • Limited physical remains of the Anglo-Saxon ruling class due to the Norman Conquest