TH2016 Battle of Hastings Chess Set Heavy Weighted in Crushed Stone. King Size 4.5 inches This product from Chess Baron: Note: The board is shown in the picture for effect, not included. It is an optional extra selectable below. This ChessBaron offering are chess pieces that represent the two opposing armies in the most famous battle fought on English soil. Harold, the English King leads his Saxon forces against the invading William, Duke of Normandy. It altered the course of English history from 1066 onwards. The amazing detail created by our sculptors is richly displayed in this historic chess set. This superb set has been a favourite since its introduction in regular brown and ivory finish. It is Based on the famous Battle of Hastings in which King Harold II of England opposed the invading Norman army led by William Duke of Normandy on October 14th 1066. After the hard fought battle of Stamford Bridge in which he defeated and killed Harold Hardrada King of Norway who had invaded Northumbria, Harold and his Saxon Army marched from York to the south coast of England. At the small village of Battle, just inland from Hastings, Harold's tired army met the invading forces of William Duke of Normandy. There we are - a potted history lesson too! These chess pieces are authentic reproductions of the characters, clothing and equipment of the era. Chess Baron Chess Sets: Because we know you care - we care. Buy Quality - Buy Chess Baron.
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