The location of the Battle of Hastings
I can describe the battlefield at the Battle of Hastings.
The location of the Battle of Hastings
I can describe the battlefield at the Battle of Hastings.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- William had Battle Abbey constructed on the site of the Battle of Hastings.
- Key features of the battlefield included a hill, a ridge and marshy ground.
- The battle took place at a strategic location, rather than just where the two armies happened to meet.
- There has been dispute about the actual location of the battlefield.
Common misconception
If historians disagree, it means what they are discussing probably never happened.
Historians disagree about interpretations of an event: instead of historical evidence being about proving something to be true or false, it is much more about how strong the evidence is to support one interpretation over another.
Keywords
Abbey - an abbey is a building for monks or nuns to live and work in
Manoeuvre - a manoeuvre is to move troops into specific positions
Isthmus - an area of land that is nearly an island - surrounded by the sea on three sides - is known as an isthmus
Muster point - a muster point is an agreed place for troops to meet up before a battle
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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a building for monks or nuns to live and work in
an area of land that is nearly an island, surrounded by sea on 3 sides
to move troops into specific positions
an agreed place for troops to meet up before a battle