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Gytha

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Gytha, Mother of King Harold, identified in the local source as holder of Aldbourne in 1066

Dates: died after 1066; exact dates uncertain

Biography

Anglo-Saxon noblewoman and mother of Harold Godwinson. The source consulted links her specifically with the Aldbourne estate in 1066.

Notes / Sources

Research sources:
- Aldbourne Heritage Centre, Early Medieval – 1066-1365, entries for 1066 and 1086. — https://aldbourneheritage.org.uk/village-history/aldbourne-timeline/early-medieval

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