Saxon & Viking Falconry
When? 02 May 2020 to 03 May 2020
Where? Corfe Castle - Corfe Castle
Immerse yourself in the origins of falconry and discover why Vikings were buried with their Hawks.
Learn about the Saxon Kings who enjoyed the sport, from Ethelbald of Mercia to Edward the Confessor, and find out how the royal sport of falconry was very different from the falconry practised by professional fowlers.
Hear the stories of Harold Godwinson and his hawks, taken straight from the Bayeux Tapestry.
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