Archaeologists Identify King Harold's Residence in Bosham

Archaeologists have potentially identified the long-lost residence of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, through the discovery of an 11th-century medieval toilet in Bosham, West Sussex. This breakthrough comes after years of uncertainty regarding the exact location of King Harold's estate, which is featured in the Bayeux Tapestry. Researchers revisited evidence from a 2006 excavation that revealed two medieval structures, one integrated into a modern home and the other located in the garden. The presence of the toilet, typically reserved for high-status residences during that time, strongly supports the claim that this site served as an elite residence predating the Norman Conquest. Dr. Duncan Wright, project leader and Senior Lecturer in Medieval Archaeology, has stated that the findings allow for a conclusive identification of the site as belonging to King Harold. The investigation utilized geophysical surveys and historical analysis to corroborate their claims.