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Yes farmers,farm workers, shepherds, tradesmen,innkeepers alike served in the 'fyrd' the reserve trained army, who could be called out to protect their country for a certain period of time when needed. They fought and died alongside the professional soldiers, 'huscarls'who had pledged to stand and fight to the death around Harold at Sandlake ridge. For a description of the battle in detail with illustration showing Harold with his famous battle axe go to: www.englandandenglishhistory.com

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