The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, was the most famous battle fought on English soil, and its consequences are still felt after nearly 1,000 years. William the Conqueror built Battle Abbey on the exact place where King Harold died, and it thrived as a Benedictine abbey for over 400 years. This guide includes a tour of the battlefield and the imposing abbey buildings, and a history of the site, illustrated with full-colour maps, reconstruction drawings and historical images.
- ISBN10 1905624204
- ISBN13 9781905624201
- Publish Date 15 January 2007
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint English Heritage
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English