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If the battle of hastings wasnt in hastings why is it called the battle of hastings?

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because it was fought in a place called sussex but they thought they were fighting in Hastings.

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Where in Hastings did the battle of hastings occur?
The Battle of Hastings happened outside Hastings to the west in a battlefield which today, is a normal field. It happened about 6km from Hastings at the time.
Why was the battle of hastings called that?
It is called that because it took place in 1066 just outside of the town of Hastings, if you want more info, you can research the Bayeaux Tapestry.
What was the battlefield for the battle of hastings called?
it is called Senlac Hill
What is the tapestry about the Battle of Hastings called?
The Bayeux Tapestry.
Why is the battle of Hastings called the battle of Hastings?
AnswerThe battle was fought on Senlac Hill, in a village called Battle, eight miles north west of the coastal town of Hastings in the south east of England.It could have been called "the Battle of...