(1066 Country Walk - VillageNet Attractions)

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1066 Country Walk

(A walk through the history of East Sussex from Pevensey to Rye )
here for the 1066 Country Walk Web Site.

The walk starts in the village of Pevensey , and traverses East Sussex to the historic town of Rye . Further details of the walk are available from the Local Tourist Offices and the 1066 Country Walk web site .

The first part of the walk runs from Pevensey near the town of Eastbourne , where it is believed that William the Conqueror landed in 1066. It continues to the town of Battle , where the Battle of Hastings took place, and the Saxon army was destroyed. This leg of the walk is about 16 miles.

The second stage of the walk is from Battle , running through Westfield , Icklesham , and Winchelsea to the harbour town of Rye . The area has magnificent views and the medieval town of Winchelsea is beautiful. The town of Rye was once the centre of smuggling , mostly the export of wool from the Romney Marsh , and the import of Tobacco and Spirits to and from the mainland of europe.

The 1066 Country walk is steeped in history, and takes you from Roman times to the smuggling of medieval times.

Pevensey Battle Westfield Icklesham Winchelsea Rye

Villages Referenced

Battle (William the Conqueror prevails)

Icklesham (Paul McCartney's Recording Studio)

Pevensey (Ancient Roman Fortification)

Rye (On the Island)

Westfield (Bonfire Boys under suspicion)

Winchelsea (Inland Cinque Port !!)