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1070
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Battle Abbey founded by William the Conqueror as penance for Battle of Hastings
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1094
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Consecration of Norman church at Battle Abbey
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1338
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Construction begins on a massive gatehouse at Battle Abbey to protect against French invasion
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27 May 1538
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Battle Abbey is dissolved
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1857
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Duke and Duchess of Cleveland occupy and restore manor house at Battle Abbey
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3 Aug 1961
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Battle Abbey designated a Grade I listed building
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1972
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1066 Battlefield purchased by the nation
