Battle Abbey, Battle, East Sussex

An aerial view of Battle Abbey. Following his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William the Conqueror had founded Battle Abbey on the site of the battle in fulfilment of a vow to God. After the dissolution some of the buildings were converted into a mansion. Only the plan of the church remains. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Find out more.

Location

East Sussex Battle

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

norman abbey monastery church religion faith benedictine william conqueror ruin dissolution medieval (1066 - 1484) english heritage