Battle 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.
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.2
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