Over 50 years have passed since Bakers of Danbury were originally instructed to install a memorial stone for King Harold within the grounds of Waltham Abbey church. Fast forward to 2017 and Bakers of Danbury have returned to restore the stone memorial.
The monument was originally installed in the churchyard in 1964, overseen by Mr David Wood who later became Managing Director of Bakers of Danbury. Bakers of Danbury have returned over 50 years later to restore the memorial. This time, works were over seen by David Wood’s son, Antony Wood who having followed in his father’s footsteps, is now a Director of Bakers of Danbury.
The simple granite memorial consists of a small plaque of smooth granite inlaid, with the inscription “Harold, King of England-obit 1066”. In addition to restoring the original memorial, Bakers of Danbury also donated and installed a new inscribed plaque.
The existing tablet in front of the memorial stone, (with the inscription “This stone marks the position of the high altar behind which King Harold is said to be buried 1066”) was also cleaned and restored.
This is all part of the 950th anniversary events commemorating the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. These events have been made possible by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to a partnership led by Epping Forest District Museum. The monument is the focus for the annual memorial event commemorating the death of Harold on 14 October, organised by the King Harold Day Society.
King Harold Memorial
Over 50 years have passed since Bakers of Danbury were originally instructed to install a memorial stone for King Harold within the grounds of Waltham Abbey church. Fast forward to 2017 and Bakers of Danbury have returned to restore the stone memorial.
The monument was originally installed in the churchyard in 1964, overseen by Mr David Wood who later became Managing Director of Bakers of Danbury. Bakers of Danbury have returned over 50 years later to restore the memorial. This time, works were over seen by David Wood’s son, Antony Wood who having followed in his father’s footsteps, is now a Director of Bakers of Danbury.
The simple granite memorial consists of a small plaque of smooth granite inlaid, with the inscription “Harold, King of England-obit 1066”. In addition to restoring the original memorial, Bakers of Danbury also donated and installed a new inscribed plaque.
The existing tablet in front of the memorial stone, (with the inscription “This stone marks the position of the high altar behind which King Harold is said to be buried 1066”) was also cleaned and restored.
This is all part of the 950th anniversary events commemorating the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. These events have been made possible by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to a partnership led by Epping Forest District Museum. The monument is the focus for the annual memorial event commemorating the death of Harold on 14 October, organised by the King Harold Day Society.
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