Battle of Hastings primary source translations
Herewith are the translations of the Battle of Hastings primary sources that we used while developing our Sedlescombe battlefield theory. We hope they will prove as valuable to anyone else that researches the Norman invasion.
If you notice any missing or if you find any errors, please contact us by email: momentousbritain@outlook.com
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (1066)
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, E recension, 1087
Giles
Ingram
Thorpe
Garmonsway
Whitelock
Carmen de Hastingae Proelio
Morton and Muntz
Barlow
William of Jumièges, Gesta Normannorum Ducum
Douglas and Greenway
Dawson
William of Poitiers, Gesta Guillelmi
Foreville
Dawson
Baudri of Bourgueil, Adelae Comitissae
Monika Otter
Michael W. Herren
Draco Normannicus
Dawson
Monks of Battle Abbey, Brevis Relatio de Guillelmo Nobilissimo
Van Houts
Quedam Exceptiones de Historia Normannorum et Anglorum
Tyson
John of Worcester (aka Florence), Chronicon ex Chronicis
Forester
McGurk
Henry of Huntingdon, Historia Anglorum
Forester
Orderic Vitalis, Historia Ecclesiastica
Forester
Chibnall
William of Malmesbury, Gesta Regum Anglorum
Giles
Wace, Roman de Rou
Taylor
Monks of Battle Abbey, Chronicle of Battle Abbey
Lower
Warenne [Hyde] Chronicle
Van Houts