Battle in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

On the very spot

— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

1. On the very spot Marker

Inscription. ‘On the very spot’ Sources written within living memory of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 state that Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror ‘on the very spot' where he had secured his great victory over King Harold and the English.

Directly before you is the 13th-century guest house where important visitors to the abbey were accommodated. The towers were added by Sir Anthony Browne, who owned the abbey after it was suppressed in 1538. He converted the guest house and the abbot's house, which is now occupied by Battle Abbey School (to the left of where you are standing), into a private residence.

You can also see the ruins of the abbey's chapter house, which has a rounded, or apsidal, east end and was completed in about 1100. Next to this are the impressive ruins of the 13th-century dormitory, where the monks slept.bbn ( photo captions )
- Sir Anthony Brown
- One of the earliest known views of the abbey, made in about 1700. Prominent in the foreground is the guest house.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places.

Location. 50° 54.901′ N, 0° 29.165′ E. Marker is in Battle, England, in East Sussex. Marker can be reached

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from the intersection of High Street and Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. Located atop the tower of the Battle Abbey Museum at the Battle of Hastings Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Battle, England TN33 0AD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle town and the abbey’s estates (a few steps from this marker); Great Gatehouse (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey (a few steps from this marker); William the Conqueror Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Great Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Outer Court (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cloister (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The 11th-century Church (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle.

Also see . . . English Heritage - 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. (Submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

2. On the very spot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.