BattlefieldsLanding at Pevensey
Medieval

Landing at Pevensey

1066
Sussex, England
Also known as: William lands at Pevensey · Norman landing 1066
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local English forces
Forces
local English forces (c. 500–1,000).
VS
Victor
William of Normandy
Forces
Norman landing force under William (c. 7,000–8,000 total)
Outcome
Unopposed landing; bridgehead established; castle thrown up immediately
The Battle

History & Significance

The unopposed Norman landing at the old Roman shore fort of Anderida on 28 September 1066 gave William his first foothold in England and began the Conquest in earnest.

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