Battle, East Sussex.

I wonder how long it took them to work out the name for this pub?

Battle, East Sussex.

Battle Abbey also known as St Martins was built after the Pope demanded penance for the many Normans who were killed during the conquest of England by William. The high altar of the church is located on the place where Harold fell during the Battle.

Battle, East Sussex.

The Abbey at Battle. Built by William in celebration of his victory over Harold.

Battle, East Sussex.

The town of Battle so named because this was the location where William the Conqueror (also known as William the Bastard due to his illegitimate birth) defeated Harold to gain the throne of England.

Racton Folly

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Racton Folly

In its original condition the stonework would of been covered, personally I think it looks better in its present state.

Racton Folly

The 80 foot tower would of in its day allowed for a fantastic view over the harbour at Chichester.

Find out more, go to http://www.vobes.com/
and get the video.

Racton Folly

Racton Folly

Racton Folly, West Sussex. A strange building indeed. With fence and padlock it looks a daunting place, luckily one of the the fence panels had been removed otherwise we would have never got in!

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