Battle, East Sussex

Battle is a town in East Sussex, England, UK. It is known as this because it was the place where the Battle of Hastings was fought.

Battle
View along the high street towards the abbey
Battle Location within East Sussex
Area	31.8 km2 (12.3 sq mi) [1]
Population	6,171 (2007)[1]
• Density	503/sq mi (194/km2)
OS grid reference	[TQ747160 TQ747160]
• London	48 miles (77 km) NNW
District	Rother
Shire county	East Sussex
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BATTLE
Postcode district	TN33
Dialling code	01424
Police	Sussex
Fire	East Sussex
Ambulance	South East Coast
UK Parliament	Bexhill and Battle
Website	Town Council
List of places UK England East Sussex 50.92°N 0.48°E / 50.92; 0.48