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

The Outer Court

— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

1. The Outer Court Marker

Inscription. The Outer Court You are standing in what was the outer court of the abbey, where its agricultural and industrial building were located. These would have included workshops, forges, barns, stables and storerooms. Many of the inhabitants of Battle town, including children, found employment here.

The cellarer, an important monk in charge of the community's food and drink, bought supplies for the abbey in the outer court.The cellarer's account for 1278-79 record the purchase of a chain for the abbot's monkey. In the Middle Ages, monkeys were sometimes kept as pets by people of high status.

The sculpted monkey and play equipment were inspired by original documents from the abbey and activities known to have taken place in the outer court.

( photo caption )
- Two apes, one with a collar and chain, the other with a belt. Detail from Gentile Daniel Fabriano, Adoration of the Magi, 1423.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 50° 54.883′ N, 0° 29.138′ 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 in the playground next to the

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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. The Great Gatehouse (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Great Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); William the Conqueror Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle town and the abbey’s estates (within shouting distance of this marker); On the very spot (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Norman Attack (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Battle Formation (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. The Outer Court 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 134 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.