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The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066. It is one of the most famous dates, and probably the most famous battle, in British history, when the invading Normans under William the Conqueror beat the English (Saxons) led by King Harold. The battle actually took place several miles north of Hastings adjacent to and within where the pleasant little town of Battle now is. Though the precise location of the battle has been much debated, wandering through the traditional site is worthwhile - and very pleasant when the weather's fine.

The battlefield of 1066 is managed by English Heritage alongside Battle Abbey, which was built as a penance and memorial afterwards.

Region/Nation

South East

Location/Address

Battle Abbey
High Street
Battle

County

East Sussex

Post Code

TN33 0AE

Main Historic Period

Norman

Link to featured article

1066 - so what?

Useful Website Address

English Heritage listing for the battlefield and Battle Abbey

Tip/Nearby

Bateman's, Bodiam Castle

Primary Management

English Heritage

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Lisa G. on Britain’s most haunted placesMike, All Souls is November 2nd; All Saints is the day after Halloween. (or, rather, Halloween is the day before All Saints.) I will come back here later and read this - is it going to be scary? 8-O
Helen Devries on Britain’s most haunted placesQuite a round up! North Norfolk has the devil dog, Black Shuck, wandering the coastal pathways. See him and die! Somewhat cynically I thought, yes, NFN.....
Helen Devries on Britain’s most haunted placesThat was quite a round up! When we lived in North Norfolk for a while there was the devil dog, Black Shuck, roaming the coastal paths...see him and die! Somewhat cynically I thought, yes, NFN.
Helen Devries on Britain’s most haunted placesThat wouldn't be Naworth Castle, would it?
Colin Harrison on Britain’s most haunted placesIt should read 'open-minded'. There's obviously a ghost in the machine.......
Colin Harrison on Britain’s most haunted placesHello Mike, I have personally had a few experiences that I have been unable to explain logically or rationally. One of them occurred when I was staying in a castle near Carlisle. I wasn't aware until afterwards that the room that I was staying in was supposed to be haunted.
John on Britain’s most haunted placesThis was wonderful to read, Mike! I have always thought of England as a mystical, ethereal place in some ways. Your history is so long and amazing!
Eunice on Britain’s most haunted placesA very interesting post Mike and I really like the last little story but I have to admit I've never believed in ghosts of any sort. A few years ago I went to Leap Castle in Southern Ireland, it has a lot of bloody history and is supposed to be
Eunice on The outcast deadA well researched, well written and very interesting post Mike - I found it through Anabel's latest post. I've never heard of Cross Bones before, what a sad and poignant place it is. It's good to know that there are people taking care of it though - it may not
April Munday on The cockatrice of Renwick and other talesIt explains so much, though.

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