Question

Where did Godwinson’s army form a shield wall?
A. Around the top of Senlac Hill
B. Around the top of Titterstone Clee Hill
C. Around the top of Pendle Hill
D. Around the top of Cheeks Hill

Answer 1

Hint: The army of Godwinson formed a shield wall to block the army of William around the top of the hill which is near the present town of Battle, Sussex.

Complete Answer: Harold Godwinson, the last crowned king of Anglo-Saxon, was born in 1022 CE. He was also known as Harold II.
Harold Godwinson resigned in January 1066 as at the Battle of Hastings, he died. The battle of Hastings was fought between Godwinson's army and the army led by William the conqueror.
Godwinson was a powerful earl and a part of a major Anglo-Saxon family. It is believed that Harold died by an arrow to the eyes, but there is no such evidence. The real reason for his death is a matter of intense debate.
Harold's army moved from Normandy on September 12, 1066. They took shelter at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme due to the unfavorable movements of the wind. The army of Godwinson formed a shield wall to block William's army around the top of Senlac Hill. At Senlac Hill close near Hastings, both the armies fought. After nine hours of fighting, Godwinson was killed and his army was defeated. According to the Anglo- Saxon Chronicle, Gyrth and Leofwine, his brothers were also killed in the battle.

While talking about the other options,
B. Tittersone Clee Hills, a prominent Hill located in the county of Shropshire, England.
C. The Pendle Hills is situated in Lancashire, England. It was called Pennul in the 13th century.
D. In the Peak district of England, Cheeks Hill is situated.

Thus the correct option is A.

Note: The Carmen de Hastingae Proelio suggests that Harold Godwinson was killed by four knights and one of them was Dike William. It was a Norman account of the battle.