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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY9_the-high-altar-of-battle-abbey_England.html
The High Altar of Battle Abbey. . The Traditional Site of The High Altar of Batttle Abbey Founded to Commemorate The Victory of Duke William On 11 October 1066 The High Altar Was Placed to Mark The Spot Where King Harold Died.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY8_the-11th-century-church_England.html
The 11th-century Church. . The 11th-century Church. When William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey he ordered that the church's high altar should be placed on the spot where Harold had fallen. The stone slab marks the site of the death of Ki…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY7_the-cloister_England.html
The Cloister. . The Cloister. The main abbey buildings were arranged round a cloister on the south side of the church. Sheltered from cold north winds they would catch the sun. The cloister walks or alleys, marked out by the gravel paths, enc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY6_the-chapter-house_England.html
The Chapter House. . The Chapter House. The chapter house was second only to the church as the focal point of monastic life. Monks assembled here each morning to hear readings, including a chapter of the Rule of St Benedict, hence the room's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY5_parlour_England.html
Parlour. . Parlour This was one of very few room where the monks were allowed conversation. It was rebuilt in the 13th century. The doorway in its eastern wall led to the infirmary..
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNC_the-norman-counter-attack_England.html
The Norman Counter-attack. . The Norman Counter-Attack. After rallying his forces, William counter-attacks the English. Encouraged by Duke William, the Normans turn and attack the English who have pursued them down the hill. Those who have be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNB_stalemate_England.html
Stalemate. . Stalemate. The successful Norman counter-attack brings the first phase of the battle to an end. It is probably early afternoon before the first phase of the battle has come to a close. Neither side has yet won a clear advantage. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNA_the-afternoon-assaults_England.html
The Afternoon Assaults. . The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics. During the afternoon the Normans weaken the English line by adopting a new tactic. It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN9_the-weakened-shield-wall_England.html
The Weakened Shield Wall. . The Weakened Shield Wall. Duke William brings forward archers in preparation for a final Norman assault on the English line. By late afternoon the feigned Norman retreats have thinned the ranks of Harold's shield-w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN8_the-abbey-and-its-history_England.html
The Abbey and its History. . The Abbey and its History. William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey in 1070 as a memorial to the Battle of Hastings and as an act of atonememt for the bloodshed. It was carefully laid out on this hillside with t…