Battle Abbey Battle, England

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South side (inside) of the great medieval gatehouse, rebuilt in 1338 for defense during the Hundred Years' War. The upper rooms now house a Museum of Abbey Life. Battle Abbey, East Sussex, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Founded by William the Conqueror as penance for the Battle of Hastings (1066), this ruined abbey lies next to the battlefield that changed English history.

Location map of Battle Abbey, Battle, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Battle Abbey, Battle, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Battle, England
Coordinates
50.9142930° N, 0.4871540° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1070

Article Info

Page Title
Battle Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023