Battle in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Stalemate
| — | Battle of Hastings, 1066 | — |
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
1. Stalemate Marker
It is probably early afternoon before the first phase of the battle has come to a close. Neither side has yet won a clear advantage. By now the men on both sides must be exhausted, though the English are probably still being gradually reinforced by late arrivals.
Duke William is under increasing pressure to bring the battle to a decisive conclusion. Once again he orders his men forward.
From here it is easy to appreciate the landscape of the battlefield. The outline of the hill opposite, which was occupied by the English army, is clearly visible but its slope has been terraced to accommodate the buildings of the monastery.
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- Heaps of bodies and parts of broken weapons suggest the fury of battle.
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° 54.656′ N, 0° 29.306′ E. Marker is in Battle, England, in East Sussex.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Afternoon Assaults (here, next to this marker); The Norman Counter-attack (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Weakened Shield Wall (about 180 meters away); William rallies his Forces (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Norman Retreat (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Abbey and its History (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Battlefield to Vegetable Garden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Reredorter (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
2. Stalemate Marker
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
3. The Battlefield from near the Marker
The giant arrow on the battlefield was placed on 9 June 2016 by English Heritage to launch the “1066 Arrow Hunt”. 1,066 wooden arrows with red feathers and a special code were hidden at English Heritage sites across the country to mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Lucky finders won prizes relating to English Heritage historic sites.
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 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
