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Hastings (/ ˈ h eɪ s t ɪ ŋ z / HAY-stings) is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, 24 mi (39 km) east of Lewes and 53 mi (85 km) south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 mi (13 km) to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066.
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Jun 15, 2024 · Hastings, borough (district), administrative county of East Sussex, historic county of Sussex, England. The old port of Hastings, premier among the medieval Cinque Ports, was developed in modern times as a seaside resort.
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Although there’s no big battlefield there is plenty of fascinating history in Hastings, particularly in the Old Town. And that’s where I’m meeting Anne Scott of the Old Hastings Preservation Society, who has offered to show me around.
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
Feb 20, 2017 · There’s more to this East Sussex town than the Battle of Hastings – alongside the history you’ll find a vibrant seaside scene, with an exciting new pier, restaurants and galleries.
Hastings is a city in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. It is the administrative centre of the Hastings District . In 2023, it has about 51,000 people live there.
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Visit the site of one of the most famous battles in England's history – the 1066 Battle of Hastings, and discover the fascinating story of events behind that historic date.
