Battle in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The First Norman Attack
— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
1. The First Norman Attack Marker
William's men advance up the hill to attack the English shield wall. They are led by lightly armed foot soldiers and archers. Behind them are ranks of heavily armoured infantry and cavalry who will drive home the attack.
The fighting is ferocious. Above the clash of weapons there rise fierce battle cries and the groans of the injured and dying. But, with the advantage of the slope and their united mass behind a wall of shields, the English resist every assault.
( photo caption )
- The Norman knights on horseback assault the armoured infantry of the English shield wall. Visible in the ranks of both sides are the figutes of archers, some of them armoured.
Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry - 11th century. By special permission of the City of Bayeux.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 50° 54.802′ N, 0° 29.07′ 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 along the battlefield path at the Battle of Hastings Battlefield.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle Formation (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The First Norman Attack (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics (about 150 meters away); The Outer Court (about 180 meters away); Dusk. William Victorious (about 180 meters away); The Great Gatehouse (about 180 meters away); The Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Great Gatehouse (about 210 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 Battlefield Viewed from the Marker
The Norman Army attacked up this slope.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
3. A wooden sculpture of a soldier on the battlefield path
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 93 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
