Battle, East Sussex

Battle is a small town in East Sussex, England, about 5 miles (8 km) from Hastings, and the site of the Battle of Hastings, where William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II to become William I.

Related Topics:
East Sussex - England - Hastings - Battle of Hastings - Duke of Normandy - Harold II - William I

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The town takes its name from Battle Abbey, founded to commemorate the battle, and dedicated in 1095. The high altar of the Abbey church was reputedly on the spot where Harold died. The Abbey gateway is still the dominant feature of the south end of the main street, although little remains of the rest of the Abbey buildings.

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Battle Abbey - 1095

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The band Keane hails from Battle.

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