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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY6_the-chapter-house_England.html
The Chapter House. . The Chapter House. The chapter house was second only to the church as the focal point of monastic life. Monks assembled here each morning to hear readings, including a chapter of the Rule of St Benedict, hence the room's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DY5_parlour_England.html
Parlour. . Parlour This was one of very few room where the monks were allowed conversation. It was rebuilt in the 13th century. The doorway in its eastern wall led to the infirmary.. var plainText = document.getElementB…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNC_the-norman-counter-attack_England.html
The Norman Counter-attack. . The Norman Counter-Attack. After rallying his forces, William counter-attacks the English. Encouraged by Duke William, the Normans turn and attack the English who have pursued them down the hill. Those who have be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNB_stalemate_England.html
Stalemate. . Stalemate. The successful Norman counter-attack brings the first phase of the battle to an end. It is probably early afternoon before the first phase of the battle has come to a close. Neither side has yet won a clear advantage. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DNA_the-afternoon-assaults_England.html
The Afternoon Assaults. . The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics. During the afternoon the Normans weaken the English line by adopting a new tactic. It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN9_the-weakened-shield-wall_England.html
The Weakened Shield Wall. . The Weakened Shield Wall. Duke William brings forward archers in preparation for a final Norman assault on the English line. By late afternoon the feigned Norman retreats have thinned the ranks of Harold's shield-w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN8_the-abbey-and-its-history_England.html
The Abbey and its History. . The Abbey and its History. William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey in 1070 as a memorial to the Battle of Hastings and as an act of atonememt for the bloodshed. It was carefully laid out on this hillside with t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN7_reredorter_England.html
Reredorter. . Reredorter This reredorter or latrine was built in the mid 13th century. Monks had direct access to it from the dormitory. The paved main drain discharged down the valley: the large arches gave easy access for cleaning.. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN6_dusk-william-victorious_England.html
Dusk. William Victorious. . Dusk. William Victorious. The Normans finally break through the shield wall and the English army is routed. During the final Norman assault the English shield wall breaks. The Normans begin to slaughter any who sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DN5_battlefield-to-vegetable-garden_England.html
Battlefield to Vegetable Garden. . Battlefield to Vegetable Garden . The garden behind this wall was part of the 19th century country estate, but was perhaps a garden or orchard in earlier times. The land here is part of the original battlefi…
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