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

The Norman Counter-attack

— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

1. The Norman Counter-attack Marker

Inscription. 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 been separated from the safety of the shield wall are surrounded and annihilated.

According to a close follower of William, it was the duke himself, with his sword flashing in the sunlight, who led the counter attack.

( photo caption )
- Norman cavalry killing English soldiers. Two of the figures are identified in the caption as Lewine and Gyrd, brothers of King Harold.
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° 54.635′ N, 0° 29.243′ 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. 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 Afternoon Assaults (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stalemate

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(about 90 meters away); William rallies his Forces (about 180 meters away); The Norman Retreat (about 210 meters away); The Weakened Shield Wall (about 240 meters away); Dusk. William Victorious (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Abbey and its History (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle.

The Normans counter-attacked up this slope image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

2. The Normans counter-attacked up this slope

The English army was at the crest of the hill where Battle Abbey now stands.

Wooden sculpture of a Norman Soldier near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

3. Wooden sculpture of a Norman Soldier near the marker

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 136 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.