- Description
- Photos
- Details
- Books and Resources
- Links
Abbey has substantial gatehouse with portcullis and murder holes of C14 date and precinct wall with possible wallwalk. Possibly fortified in response to French raids, peasant unrest or purely for status reasons. Licence to crenellate granted to Abbot Alan of Kertling in 1338. A licence was also granted to Sir Anthony Browne to 'embattle and fortify buildings within the site of the late monastry of Battle' in 1544. However, he shortly after this obtained Cowdray and it is doubtful if he lived here although he did commence some work, possibly for a palace intended for Princess Elizabeth.
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
Battle Abbey
Photograph by Philip Davis. All rights reserved
| Name | Battle Abbey |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Bello |
| Historic County | Sussex |
| Civil Parish | Battle |
| Type | Fortified Ecclesiastical site |
| Confidence | Certain |
| Remains | Masonry ruins/remnants |
| Listed | Grade 1 |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument | Yes |
| Ordnance Survey Reference | TQ749156 |
| Eastings | 574910 |
| Northing | 115680 |
| Images of England Reference | 292121 |
| PastScape Reference | 414519 | Historic Environment Record |
StreetMaps
Books
- Emery, Anthony, 2006, Greater Medieval Houses Vol3 (Cambridge) p306-7
- Jones, R., 2003, 'Hastings to Herstmonceux: the castles of Sussex' in Rudling, D. (ed) The archaeology of Sussex to AD2000 (Great Dunham: Heritage Marketing and Publications) p171-8
- Coed, J. and Boxer, A., 1999, The Battle of Hastings and the story of Battle Abbey (London; English Heritage)
- Searle, E., 1974, Lordship and Community: Battle Abbey and Its Banlieu 1066-1538
- Page, Wm (ed), 1973, 'Houses of Benedictine monks: Abbey of Battle' VCH Sussex Vol2 p52-6 http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=36583
- Timbs, J. and Gunn, A., 1872, Abbeys, Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales Vol1 (London) p360-3
- Turner, T.H. and Parker, J.H., 1859, Some account of Domestic Architecture in England (Oxford) Vol3 pt2 p312, 412
- Turner, T.H. and Parker, J.H., 1853, Some account of Domestic Architecture in England (Oxford) Vol2 p290
Journals
- Woodburn, Bill and Guy, Neil, 2005-6, 'Battle Abbey Gatehouse' Castle Studies Group Journal Vol 19 p56-9
- Braksear, H., 1933, 'The Abbot's House at Battle' Archaeologia Vol83 p139-66
- Coulson, C., 1982, 'Hierarchism in Conventual Crenellation: An Essay in the Sociology and Metaphysics of Medieval Fortification' Medieval Archaeology Vol26 p69-100 [downloadable via http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/resources.html?medarch]
Guidebooks
- Coad, J.G., 1984, Battle Abbey (London: English Heritage)
- anon, n.d., Battle Abbey Sussex (Olivers Printing Works)
Primary Sources
- Calendar of Patent Rolls (1338-40) p92
- Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign of Henry VIII Vol19 pt1 p637 no1035.150
Clicking on an external link will open a new window