Battle-Abbey

In Su ex, England; founded by William I. 1067, on the plain where the battle of Hastings was fought, October 14, 1066. It was dedicated to St. Martin, and given to Benedictine monks, who were to pray for the souls of the slain. The original name of the plain was He the land. After the battle of Hastings, a list was taken of William’s chiefs, amounting to 629, and called the Battle-Roll ; and among these chiefs the lands and distinctions of the followers of the defeated Harold were distributed.