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423 – Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero

The British History Podcast

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The Battle of Eley

Edwin and Morcar went to Eley together, like the bulk of the record say they did. But version D of the chronicle says that the reason why Morcar was at Eley alone was because while they were on the lamb, Edwin was killed by his own men. It's also a scenario that seems likely from a strategic standpoint because the rebellion needed support.

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