Battle Abbey

X marks the spot, or in this case, the abbey marks the spot, where the Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066. William the Conqueror had the abbey built in 1070, with the high altar built where Harold was killed. A stone plaque now marks that location. The best preserved part of the abbey is the impressive 14th century Great Gatehouse. There are displays and an interactive exhibit on the history of the site.

Details
Battle Abbey
Battle
East Sussex
England
TN33 0AD
Location: in Battle at the south end of the High Street
Website: Battle Abbey
Phone: 01424 775 705
map
OS TQ749 157

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Nearest Hotels to Battle Abbey

George Hotel - 0.4 miles away
Battle, East Sussex
Stay from: 35.00

The Brickwall Hotel - 2.6 miles away
Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Stay from: 80.00

Bannatyne Spa Hotel - Hastings - 2.8 miles away
Hastings, East Sussex
Stay from: 100.00

Photo courtesy of Barbara Ballard

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Nearest Attractions

Yesterdays World, Battle
0.1 miles (Museum)

Yesterday's World, Battle
0.1 miles (Museum)

Battle
0.6 miles (Town)

Battle Museum
0.7 miles (Museum)

Brede High Woods
4.1 miles (Countryside)

Bexhill Museum
4.9 miles (Museum)

Brightling
4.9 miles (Village)

St Thomas a Becket, Brightling
5.2 miles (Church)

Top East Sussex Destinations
Alfriston
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Self Catering near Battle
Millers Oast
Battle
Sleeps 4, from 337.00

The Lodge
Battle
Sleeps 3, from 275.00

	Battle Abbey A guide to the medieval abbeys and monasteries of East Sussex, England, highlighting history, and visitor information.