1066 Country Walk
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- Sussex /
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In September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy brought his army to Pevensey, Sussex and went on to defeat King Harold in the town of Battle in what many people know as the Battle of Hastings.
- Walk
- 31.8 miles / 51.1 kms
- 2251 feet / 686 metres
- TQ919202 / TN31 7DB
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- Nick Brown
- SUSSTR0104
- 5 Aug 2010
You can follow in the steps of William the Conqueror taking in historical sites on a generally low level walk through ancient towns and villages, over hillsides and through woodland, and passing oast houses and windmills. The route includes the Normans' landing point at Pevensey and the battle site, and the castles at Pevensey and Herstmonceux.