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'MyProject'  (add page) | Contact | About | Site Map | Guestbook  » Places » Battle Abbey - [Church / Abbey] (TQ 7494 1580) Abbeys   Proximity Map     Bath Abbey was built on the site of the battle of Hastings. The alter is supposed to have been built at the exact site where Harold was killed. The abbey was consecrated in 1076, but building work was not completed until 1094 when it was reconsecrated in the presence of William Rufus, seven bishops and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Mini Timeline 1066 Oct 14 Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror and Harold II met in battle at Hastings. Although Harold had the superior position on the battlefield his tactics failed and he was killed. This left England open for William to continue with his invasion plans. 1076 Battle Abbey Consecrated Eventhough incomplete, Battle Abbey is consecrated. 1094 Battle Abbey reconsecrated Building work at Battle Abbey was completed and the abbey reconsecrated by William Rufus. See Also   HAROLD (II, Godwinson, King of England 1066)   Wallace, William   WILLIAM (I, the Conqueror, King of England 1066-1087)   WILLIAM (II, Rufus, King of England 1087-1100) Have you visited this place? Rate it now 54321 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, 1 = Poor Related information   Google Earth Placemarks   Timeline of abbey foundations   The origin of monasteries   The Cisterian order of monks Feedback   Answer Questionnaire   Questionnaire results Selection of references used: Trevor Rowley,Norman England, David Bates,William the Conqueror, Top of Page Bookmark this page with: StumbleUpon TimeRef Home Page     Episodes of Medieval History     Key Dates in Medieval History People     Places     3D Buildings     Maps Glossary of Terms     Architecture     Links