Had a few days away ,based ourselves in Eastbourne but travelled around this fascinating area mainly looking at the battle of Hastings but found much more .
Our first port of call was the town of Battle ,Battle Abbey and Senlac Hill .
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| Battle Abbey |
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| Battle |
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| Looking up Senlac Hill from the Brittany units positions |
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| The battle filed has many information Boards |
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| Another view up the hill from thee Norman Lines |
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| The Abbey Stands on the crest of the hill ,which was higher and steeper at the time |
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| A better idea of the steepness from this angle |
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| There were no trees and terracing at the time of the battle |
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| Most of the original Abbey is in Ruins |
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| Looking down Senlac hill from Harolds position |
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The site where Harold Fell
There is much more to see in the area
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| Hastings Shipwreck and Fishing museums |
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| The boat to the right was one of the famous small ships that took part in the B.E.F rescue |
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| Muskets bound for the CSA found in a wreck |
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| Bodiam Castle |
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| Crime Museum,not for the faint hearted some original items on display |
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| Eastbourne Redoubt a wonderful museum |
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| The Redoubt is home to many Regimental Collections |
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| Some very rare Military uniforms and Equipment on display |
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| The Bomber Command Memorial at Beachy Head |
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| The famous Lighthouse |
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| Pevensy castle , a fortress dating back to Roman Times |
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| Trebuchet stones from one of the 4 seiges that took place here |
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| In Roman Times this was the Sea Harbour ,today the sea is 1mile away |
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This cannon was palced here at the time of the Spanish Armada
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Judging by some of those photographs, you must have walked past my front door! Glad you enjoyed all the Sunshine Coast had to offer.
ReplyDeleteHad a great time,you live in a lovely spot ,we plan to come back again .
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