The Battle of Hastings 2006

14th - 15th October 2006

 

Thank you to everyone who took part in the event

Some Final Stats about the event:

Total Pre-event Registrants (on paper): 3241
Actually present: 2207

Archers: 132
Cavalry: 91
Fostri: 9
Foot soldiers: 1279


Total on the battlefield: 1511

 

Living History only i.e. non warriors (including children): 491
Admin only: 12

 

Authentic LHE tents - 291 + approximately 50 traders tents
Authentic cooking fires burned 12 tons of wood

Many people have been posting images from the event, we link to some here:

Photo Galleries

 

Lost Property found at Hastings

 

   

Hastings 2006 Accomodation Guide

Site Map (pdf)

This is still undergoing minor revision and should be regarded as provisional. Copies of the final version will be available for collection at the Administration Tent at Battle.

 

Beginning the 25th September 2006, members of 'The Vikings', Britain's largest 'Dark Age' re-enactment society will take on the mantle of the Saxon army and repeat their successful marches of 1995 and 2000 from York to Battle, collecting for the charity British Heart Foundation on route. For information and to pledge your support, visit the walk website here