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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of the royal forests and chases. On the death of Hardicanute, in 1041, Edward the Confessor was crowned with … of the pavement. In the cathedral are also the tombs of Hardicanute; Earl Beorn, son of Ertrith, sister of Canute; …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… now remaining is Edgar's tower. In 1041, a tax imposed by Hardicanute excited an insurrection of the citizens, who … to hold out to the last extremity. The forces of Hardicanute, having plundered and set fire to the town, … was rebuilt by St. Oswald, in 983, but being destroyed by Hardicanute in 1041, Bishop Wulstan in 1084 founded the …