The military historian Peter Marren speculates that if Gyrth and Leofwine died early in the battle, that may have influenced Harold to stand and fight to the end.
O historiador militar Peter Marren especulou que se Gyrth e Leofwine pereceron no comezo da batalla, este feito podería ter empuxado a Haroldo a manterse na mesma e loitar ata a fin.