Edward the Confessor: The Fall of the House of Godwine

Edward the Confessor: The Fall of the House of Godwine

May 16, 2026 · 22 min

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The episode discusses the events leading to the conflict in 1049 that changed the fate of England involving Edward the Confessor.

In 1049, Edward massed his fleet on the coast of Sandwich and events careen towards conflict that will change the fate of England. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Places: Sandwich

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