The Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 marked the effective end of the Viking Age in Britain. Anglo-Saxon forces under King Harold Godwinson defeated the Norwegian army led by King Harald Hardrada, ending nearly three centuries of Norse raids, settlements, and influence. After this decisive victory, no further large-scale Viking invasions occurred, closing a chapter of fear, conquest, and cultural exchange across the British Isles. Stamford Bridge symbolizes both the resilience of Anglo-Saxon Eng