THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS 1066
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It requires but a little imagination to stand with the Saxon men upon Caldbec Hill and see again the invading Normans moving down the hill from Telham to do battle in the valley; to see the morning sun glinting upon armour and showing up the red and gold banners and heraldic devices; to follow the course of the battle - attack - repulse- strategic retreat - the Saxons falling into a trap - Harold's final stand and the falling arrow which caused his death.

After the battle the victorious William reaffirmed his vow to build an Abbey upon the scene of his success and to call the place "La Battaile."