Battle, East Sussex
Coordinates: 50°55′N 0°29′E / 50.92°N 0.48°E
Battle is a town in East Sussex, England, UK. It is known as this because it was the place where the Battle of Hastings was fought.
Battle | |
View along the high street towards the abbey |
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Battle shown within East Sussex | |
Area | 31.8 km2 (12.3 sq mi) [1] |
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Population | 6,171 (2007)[1] |
- Density | 503/sq mi (194/km2) |
OS grid reference | TQ747160 |
- London | 48 miles (77 km) NNW |
District | Rother |
Shire county | East Sussex |
Region | South East |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BATTLE |
Postcode district | TN33 |
Dialling code | 01424 |
Police | Sussex |
Fire | East Sussex |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
EU Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament | Bexhill and Battle |
Website | Town Council |
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Battle, East Sussex Media
Gatehouse of Battle Abbey
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "East Sussex in Figures". East Sussex County Council. Retrieved 26 April 2008.