South East of England in Photos
Photos taken on walks in the Cities, Towns & Villages of South East England
Battle
Book Flights – Flights + Hotels – Car Rental – Attractions – Airport Taxies
Battle is a small town and civil parish in the local government district of Rother in East Sussex, England. It lies 50 miles south-east of London, 30 miles east of Brighton and 20 miles east of Lewes. Hastings is to the south-east and Bexhill-on-Sea to the south.
Located in the designated High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is a tourist destination and commuter town for white collar workers in the City of London. The parish population was 6,048 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 6,673 with the 2011 Census.
It is the site of the Battle of Hastings, where William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II to become William I in 1066. Wikipedia
Approximately 1.17 miles – 1.88 km
The walk starts in Battle Railway Station – Station Approach – Powdermill Lane – Lower Lake – Marley Lane – Upper Lake – St Mary The Virgin, Upper Lake – High Street – Battle Abbey, Butter Cross – High Street – Mount Street – High Street – Rue De Bayeux – The Almonry, High Street – Market Square, High Street – Market Road – North Trade Road
Video of Walk
Map of Walk
Tourist & Transport
Information