Battle in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Reredorter
— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
1. Reredorter Marker
This reredorter or latrine was built
in the mid 13th century. Monks had
direct access to it from the dormitory.
The paved main drain discharged down the
valley: the large arches gave easy access
for cleaning.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events.
Location. 50° 54.82′ N, 0° 29.263′ E. Marker is in Battle, England, in East Sussex. Marker can be reached from the intersection of High Street and Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. Located next to Battle Abbey along the battlefield path 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. East Range of Cloister (a few steps from this marker); The Abbey and its History (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield to Vegetable Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Dairy and Icehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dormitory (within shouting distance of this marker); Parlour (within shouting distance of this marker); Dusk. William Victorious
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Also see . . . English Heritage - 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. (Submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
2. Reredorter Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
3. The Reredorter
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
