Event: Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration, Killing/murderWilliam 1.foundation of Battle

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Description St Martin's monastery, Battle, was founded and advanced by King William 1 in the place where he had conquered England. The altar of the church is on the very spot where the dead body of Harold 3 was found, who was slain for love of his country.
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