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Battle Abbey

Battle, East Sussex

Built on the very spot where King Harold fell at Hastings.

After his victory in 1066, William the Conqueror built an abbey on the battlefield, partly as a penance for all the blood spilled. Its high altar was placed where King Harold was said to have been killed.

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When
Founded c.1070
Where
50.9140, 0.4870
Group
Castles & abbeys

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