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Atoning for the Bloodshed: William the Conqueror and the Foundation of Battle Abbey
How Battle Abbey has its origins in the great battle fought on 14 October 1066 between Harold, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and William, Duke of Normandy.
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Where Did the Battle of Hastings Happen?
Historians have long accepted that Battle Abbey was built ‘on the very spot’ where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold. But why do they think this, and is there any reason to suppose that the battle took place elsewhere?
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Medieval Falconry at Battle Abbey
Gaze skywards in awe as a spectacular collection of birds take flight to soar above Battle Abbey in this display of Medieval Falconry.
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1066 Battle of Hastings Battlefield Re-Presented for 950th Anniversary
Visitors next summer to the Battle of Hastings battlefield will - for the first time - be able to get a bird's-eye-view of the landscape on which the most famous battle on English soil was fought, English Heritage announced today. As part of its re-presentation of the 1066 site, English Heritage will open up the roof of the Great Gatehouse of William the Conqueror's abbey - founded where King Harold died - giving visitors a whole new perspective on arguably the most important battle in English history.
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Halloween Half-Term at Battle Abbey
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Battle Abbey this half-term.
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Stamford Bridge: The Other Battle of 1066
Before the Battle of Hastings there was another pivotal power struggle in 1066: the Battle of Stamford Bridge. English Heritage's Katy Carter investigates.
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THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS RETURNS
Tickets are now on sale for the one and only Battle of Hastings re-enactment, returning by popular demand after a hiatus in 2020.
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Research on Battle Abbey and Battlefield
A summary of the present state of research on Battle Abbey and Battlefield, together with records of excavations and gaps in current knowledge.