Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings

In 1066, William the Conqueror vanquished King Harold in the Battle of Hastings and changed the course of English history and the English language.

These photographs were made in April, 2009. Click on an image to view or download the full high-resolution photo.


Battle Abbey Gatehouse	Battle Abbey Gatehouse	Battle Abbey Gatehouse

The site of the battle	Looking out over the all-too-peaceful battlefield

The rear wall of the monk's dormitory	The dormitory	A door into the dormitory, lower level.

Interior of the dormitory, lower level.	Beautiful rounded Norman arches.

Interior of the dormitory, lower level.	Dormitory ruin, taken from the site of the demolished abbey.

1066 Battle of Hastings