What is the real point of a visit to the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings in Battle?

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The real point of a visit to the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings in Battle is to find out all about the famous battle and soak up the atmosphere, which the excellent visitor centre and audiotour accompanying the battlefield walk bring to life.

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