The Battle of Stamford Bridge was a battle between Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson on September 25, 1066. Harald Hardrada was invading England to try and take the British throne from Harold Godwinson but Hardrada was killed and Godwinson won the battle. | The Battle of Stamford Bridge was a battle between Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson on September 25, 1066. Harald Hardrada was invading England to try and take the British throne from Harold Godwinson but Hardrada was killed and Godwinson won the battle. |