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Where did Godwinson's army formed a shield wall?

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Around the top of Senlac Hill
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Around the top of Titterstone Clee Hill
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Around the top of Pendle Hill
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Around the top of Cheeks Hill
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The correct option is A Around the top of Senlac Hill
King Harald II of England is defeated by the Norman forces of William, the conqueror at the battle of Hastings fought on Senlac Hill, seven miles from Hastings, England where Godwinson's army formed a shield wall. Harald was killed shot in the eye and his forces were destroyed. After his victory at the battle of Hastings, William marched to London and received city's submission.

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