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Norman Consolidation of Sussex 1067

1067
Sussex, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Anglo-Saxon resistance in Sussex
Forces
the subdued Anglo-Saxon population of Sussex
VS
Victor
Normans
Forces
Norman occupation forces under William
Outcome
Sussex was rapidly brought under Norman control through a network of castles. The local population was subdued and Norman lords installed across the county.
The Battle

History & Significance

In the months after Hastings William built castles at Pevensey, Hastings, and Arundel to consolidate Norman control of Sussex. These fortifications allowed domination of the conquered territory.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Norman Consolidation of Sussex 1067

Bowl barrow on High and Over, Seaford
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Dispersed medieval settlement remains at Frog Firle, 290m south east of Tile Barn
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Dovecote at Charleston Manor
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
Bowl barrow north of Charleston Bottom, 1100m south east of Chamber's Court
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
Oval barrow above Charleston Bottom 1080m south east of Chamber's Court
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
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