The sovereign was the last Anglo-Saxon king of the House of Wessex, having taken over from the Dane Harthacnut. Before him ...

Since the coins date back to 1036-1044, archaeologists believe the owner buried them for safekeeping after Edward the Confessor’s coronation in 1042 due to political instability. Oxford Cotswold ...

But on the 5th of January 1066, King Edward the Confessor put England in terrible danger. He died, without leaving a son and heir. This was a disaster. It left the country vulnerable to attacks ...

Discover more about St Edward the Confessor, who is the only king of England to be made a saint. In this KS2 lesson, designed to last for one hour, you will cover the importance of saints within ...

Learn about the life of one of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England who became St Edward the Confessor with this KS2 lesson, designed to last for one hour. Pupils will find out about his life, his ...