Battle of Hastings reenactment
The
Battle of Hastings reenactment is a yearly event at
Battle Abbey in
Battle, East Sussex, UK, recreating the
Battle of Hastings.
It takes place every year on the weekend nearest the
14th October on the site of the historical battle, although is often arranged across the hill rather than up it, to take account of the smaller number of participants and the need for spectators.
The event is run by
English Heritage, which owns the site, and attended by several thousand people yearly. For many years it was an event for amateur groups of reenactors, but more recently has involved scenes by professional actors.
Every 5 or 6 years since 1984 it has been the site of Major re-enactments - 1984, 1990, 1995 and 2000. At the last one - known as
Hastings 2000 - about 1000 re-enactors on foot, 100 cavalry and between 50 and 100 archers from 16 different countries took part.
The next Major event will be in October 2006
Hastings 2006 and is sometimes referred to as
TNBO. It is being organised on behalf of
English Heritage by
The Vikings (reenactment) who are planning for a much larger attendance than in 2000.
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