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

Dusk. William Victorious

— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

1. Dusk. William Victorious Marker

Inscription. Dusk. William Victorious The Normans finally break through the shield wall and the English army is routed.

During the final Norman assault the English shield wall breaks. The Normans begin to slaughter any who stand against them.

Those English who can escape flee the field pursued by the victorious Normans. In one day a kingdom has been lost and won.

( photo caption )
- The English fleeing the battlefield and in the margin are lying naked, stripped of their 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° 54.814′ N, 0° 29.215′ 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: Norman Trick Tactics (a few steps from this marker); East Range of Cloister (within shouting distance of this marker); Reredorter (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Refectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Parlour (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dormitory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Abbey and its History (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Norman Attack (within shouting distance of this marker). 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.)

The marker overlooks the battlefield from the position of the last fighting. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

2. The marker overlooks the battlefield from the position of the last fighting.

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