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

The Norman Retreat

— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

1. The Norman Retreat Marker

Inscription. The Norman Retreat After ferocious fighting the first Norman attack falters and breaks.

The left wing of Duke William's army, including a group of knights from Brittany, is driven back by the English. At the same time rumour spreads that Duke William has fallen in the fighting. Terrified at the news, the Norman army disengages from the shield wall and retreats.

As it falls back, the English begin eagerly to pursue the retreating Normans down the hill. The first crisis of the battle is approaching.

( photo caption )
- The confusion and slaughter of battle. In the lower band are shown the wounded, dead and dying.
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° 54.659′ N, 0° 29.077′ 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. William rallies his Forces (a few steps from this marker); The Norman Counter-attack

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(about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Norman Attack (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Afternoon Assaults (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stalemate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named The First Norman Attack (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Battle Formation (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 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

2. The Norman Retreat Marker

Wooden sculptures of soldiers on the battlefield path image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

3. Wooden sculptures of soldiers on the battlefield path

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.