The chess set is based on the famous Battle of Hastings in which Kind Harold II of England opposed the invading Norman army led by William the Duke of Normandy on October 14th 1066.

After the hard fought battle of Stamford Bridge in which he defeated and killed Harold Hardrada King of Norway, who had invaded Northumbria, Harold and his Saxon army marched from York to the South Coast of England. At the small village of Battle, just inland from Hastings, Harold’s army met the invading forces of William Duke of Normandy.

These chess pieces are authentic reproductions of the characters, clothing and equipment of the era.

Battle of Hastings Chess Set Specifications Manufacturer Studio Anne Carlton (SAC) King Height 4.5 Inches (113mm) Chess Board Wengue & Maple 2' Squares Delivery Cost FREE Delivery Time 1 to 5 Days Enlarge Main Image View Chess Board

Anglo Saxons The Normans

Saxons Close Up Image

Normans Close Up Image

King - Harold Goodwinson

King Harold II of England, who succeeded Edward the Confessor. Shown here with the Royal Orb and Sceptre.

King - William, Duke of Normandy

Later to become King William of England, or William the Conqueror. Illegitimate son of Robert the Devil, he is shown with the Papal banner of Pope Alexander II

Queen - Edith Swan-Neck Harold's Mistress Queen - Matilda Daughter of Count Baldwin of Flanders. Bishop - Stigand Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop - Odo Bishop of Bayeaux, Williams Half Brother. Knight - Housecarle An Anglo-Danish mercenary warrior. Knight - Norman Baron Ennobled by William for their prowess in battle and sworn to his service when called. Rook - Saxon Tower Rook - Norman Keep Pawn - Saxon Foot Soldier With two handed battle axe and circular wooden shield used to form a protective shield wall. Pawn - Captain of Archers
Options This chess set is available with FOUR options. You can purchase the pieces on their own or with or without the board. The pieces are also available as plain (undecorated) or painted (decorated). Buy the pieces and board together and get a great discount. If you would like to pick your own chess board for the pieces, please order the pieces only and add to basket a chess board of your choice. Click here to view our range of Chess Boards.

These details about Battle Of Hastings Chess Set (Undecorated Pieces Without Board), which is one of 10 SAC products in Ishop Market Place, were supplied (along with details of 213 other products from Farscape Games) on 05-Dec-2008.