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

William rallies his Forces

— Battle of Hastings, 1066 —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

1. William rallies his Forces Marker

Inscription. William rallies his Forces Duke William shows his face in battle to prevent the Norman army fleeing from the field.

As the Normans retreat in confusion from the English line, Duke William rides out to confront them. Lifting his helmet to show his face he cries out that he is alive and berates them for their cowardice. His prompt action prevents the Norman army from fleeing.

The battle is resumed.

( photo caption )
- Duke William (right) lifts his helmet to prove to his men that he is alive. The figure to his right carries the standard given to William by the Pope as a mark of approval for the Norman invasion. 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° 29.096′ 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 Norman Retreat (a few steps from this marker); The Norman Counter-attack

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(about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Afternoon Assaults (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Stalemate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The First Norman Attack (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); Dusk. William Victorious (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. William rallies his Forces Marker

Wooden sculpture of a Norman Knight next to the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 9, 2018

3. Wooden sculpture of a Norman Knight next to the marker

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 87 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.