Battle in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Stalemate
— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —
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. 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 (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 of all markers in Battle.
Also see . . . English Heritage - 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. (Submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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 82 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.