Re-examining the Battle of Hastings through Early Manuscript Evidence
This site presents a new interpretation of the Norman landing and the Battle of Hastings, based on a comparative study of thirteen early manuscripts written within 180 years of the events. These sources—analysed through philology, translation, and topographical correlation—offer details that differ from the traditional narrative centred on Battle Abbey.
Our research proposes that the landing and battlefield were located in the Crowhurst Valley. We present the manuscript evidence, geographical analysis, and supporting documentation openly so that historians, archaeologists, and interested readers can evaluate the findings directly.
We welcome academic review and correspondence, and we provide full transparency regarding our methodology, sources, and assumptions.
Explore the Research
- Manuscript Evidence: Translations, folio references, and commentary from thirteen early sources.
- Landing Site Analysis: How manuscript descriptions align with the Crowhurst coastline and terrain.
- Battlefield Topography: Terrain features, defensive positions, and movement patterns.
- Harold’s Burial Evidence: Manuscript references and topographical indicators.
- Research Methodology: How sources were selected, translated, and correlated with the landscape.
- About the Researchers: Meet the team and learn about our published works.
- Contact for Academic Review: For historians, archaeologists, and researchers wishing to engage.
