Battle Abbey
Battle Abbey is a partially ruined Benedictine abbey in Battle, East Sussex, England. The abbey was built on the site of the Battle of Hastings and dedicated to St Martin of Tours. It is a Scheduled Monument.
Battle Abbey – Gate House | |
Location within East Sussex | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1094 |
| Disestablished | 1538 |
| Dedicated to | St Martin of Tours |
| Consecrated | 1094 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | William I of England |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Scheduled monument |
| Designated date | 11 July 1928 |
| Site | |
| Location | Battle, East Sussex |
| Country | England |
The Grade I listed site is now operated by English Heritage as 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, which includes the abbey buildings and ruins, a visitor centre with a film and exhibition about the battle, audio tours of the battlefield site, and the monks' gatehouse with recovered artefacts. The visitor centre includes a children's discovery room and a café, and there is an outdoor-themed playground.
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