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About Battle

Battle is a unique town in the county of Sussex built on the very site where William the Conqueror defeated king Harold of England and his Saxon army in 'The Battle of Hastings' in 1066. Today, Battle is a vibrant little market town with a great many quality shops, hotels, restaurants, and some great tourist attractions for all the family to enjoy.

Interesting & Historical Facts about Battle

The Battle of Hastings wasn't fought at Hastings, but on Senlac Hill (sometimes known as Senlac Ridge) approximately six miles North-North West of Hastings near the town of Battle.

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Bexhill (45 Pictures) in the county of East Sussex

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S of Battle)

The old town of Bexhill-on-Sea is of immense charm, it has wide streets, gracious building including black and white timber frame properties, but its real "star" is the fabled De.....

End of the pier at Hastings

Hastings (314 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE of Battle)

Hastings is an old fishing town along the southern coast of England. It offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside but retains much of the character of its colourful past...

Burwash Old House, Burwash, East Sussex

Burwash (49 Pictures) in the county of East Sussex

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW of Battle)

It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'...

The Castle at Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux (27 Pictures) in the county of East Sussex

(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W of Battle)

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Winchelsea (44 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E of Battle)

This is a pretty, busy little town tucked along a ridge overlooking Pett Level...

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A picture of Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey (80 Pictures)

(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)

The Abbey Ruins - The pope ordered William the Conqueror to build an abbey in penance for the great loss of life. The abbey was.....

Bodiam Castle July 2009

Bodiam Castle (95 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)

The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It.....

Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex

Herstmonceux Castle (25 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)

The 15th century red brick Herstmonceux Castle with its magnificent gatehouse, was built in the romantic era when splendour and.....

Batemans Gardens 25 June 2011

Bateman's (62 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)

Bateman's was built in 1634. From 1902 until 1936 it became the home of Rudyard Kipling and is preserved as it was when he lived.....

The Pevensey Levels on an October evening, East Sussex.

The Pevensey Levels (1 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW)

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Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, East sussex

Pevensey Castle (49 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW)

When it was first built Pevensey Castle must have been an impressive sight standing against all-comers while the waters of the.....

Ypres Tower , Rye.

Rye Castle Museum (9 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E)

Rye Castle Museum, also known as 'Ypres Tower', in the beautiful maritime town of Rye, occupies a commanding position.....


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