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The Battle of Stamford Bridge occurred today in 1066. Fought by the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, it is important for two reasons. One, it signalled the beginning of the end to Viking influence in England and it was fought only a few days before the vital Battle of Hastings where King Harold was defeated by the Norman King William. To find out more about Scotland's own struggles with the Vikings, visit heritage.scotsman.com