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St Mary the Virgin Church, Battle
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandSouth East EnglandEast SussexRotherBattle
St Mary the Virgin Church, Battle
Highlight • Historical Site
St Mary the Virgin Church, Battle
Hiking
4.8
(30)
Running
5.0
(3)
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High Weald National Landscape
Tips
Kit P
September 23, 2021
Hiking
Founded in the 12th century, this historic church was built to serve the increasing community that grew around William the Conqueror's Benedictine abbey. Inside, find a wall painting of St Margaret of Antioch and the alabaster tomb of Sir Anthony Browne. Browne was a courtier and confidante to Henry VIII, who gave him the abbey.
The church is a wonderful place to explore, both inside and out, to marvel at the sheer amount of history it's seen.
The church is a wonderful place to explore, both inside and out, to marvel at the sheer amount of history it's seen.
Mareike
August 16, 2020
Hiking
St Mary's has been at the centre of Christian life in Battle for nearly 900 years. This beautiful parish church was founded by Abbot Ralph around 1115 AD. The Benedictine …
Kit P
November 7, 2023
Running
Founded in the 12th century, this historic church was built to serve the increasing community that grew around William the Conqueror's Benedictine abbey. Inside, find a wall painting of St Margaret of Antioch and the alabaster tomb of Sir Anthony Browne. Browne was a courtier and confidante to Henry VIII, who gave him the abbey.
The church is a wonderful place to explore, both inside and out, to marvel at the sheer amount of history it's seen.
The church is a wonderful place to explore, both inside and out, to marvel at the sheer amount of history it's seen.
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Elevation 80 m
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