Hastings is of course close , as with Dover and eastbourne
Well, at first there was a battle near York against the Danish. then the British army went south and fought the main battle of 1066 against the French near the town of Hastings.
Will you believe Hastings?
It was about six miles from Hastings at Senlac Hill.
The Battle of Hastings is the most famous battle of 1066, taking place on October 14, 1066. However, it wasn't the first battle of 1066. That distinction goes to the Battle of Fulford on September 20, 1066.
The site of the Battle of Hastings is at Battle (where on the spot where Harold allegedly fell, there is an Abbey, dedicated by Wiliiam), a small town a few miles NW of Hastings itself.
A battle took place near York.
the battle of stamford bridge
Hastings
We seem to be talking about England. The first battle of 1066 was the Battle of Fulford near York (Sep 20) between the northern army and the invading Norwegians. (which the Norwegians won) Shortly afterwards (Sep 25) , when Harold II arrived with the southern army, there was a replay called the Battle of Stamford Bridge. (which England won) Thirdly the army marched south to meet Duke William of Normandy (Oct 14) (and lost heavily)
Tostig was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge near York in 1066.
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Duke William of Normandy had gathered an invasion fleet and set sail on the 28 September 1066. they landed in pevensey near Hastings on 29 September 1066. the battle took place in Hastings near the south coast. hope this helped