Battle in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Afternoon Assaults
— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
1. The Afternoon Assaults Marker
It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in the shield wall, groups of Normans pretend to flee in mid-battle. They then suddenly turn, trap and destroy any English soldiers who pursue them. This particular trick is documented in other battles fought by the Normans.
A series of such false retreats proves very successful, but the English line continues to stand fast. Something more is needed to secure victory.
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- This may show an isolated group of English soldiers being surrounded and killed by Norman knights. The doomed figures are shown with spears and shields but no armour.
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° 54.657′ N, 0° 29.305′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stalemate (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.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
2. The Afternoon Assaults Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018
3. Wooden Sculpture of a Norman Archer 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 105 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
