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Why was the battle of Stamford bridge important

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Although Harold Godwinson repelled the Norwegian invaders, his army was defeated by the Normans at Hastings less than three weeks later. The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age.
(Ended the viking age)
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