Archaeologists Identify Harold Godwinson's Lost Anglo-Saxon Residence

Researchers confirm the site of the last Anglo-Saxon king's home depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry through new evidence and analysis.

The residence of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, has been identified in Bosham, West Sussex.
The discovery was made through a combination of geophysical surveys, analysis of standing remains, historical maps, and reexamination of prior excavations from 2006.
A latrine found within a timber building provided key evidence, as such features were typically integrated into high-status homes during the 10th century.
The site matches depictions in the Bayeux Tapestry, where Harold is shown feasting in a grand hall before traveling to France and returning to Bosham.
The research is part of the 'Where Power Lies' project, which explores the origins of aristocratic centers across England, and was published in *The Antiquaries Journal*.