Many
historians view 1066 as the start of Medieval England..At the start of 1066, England was
ruled by Edward the Confessor. By the
end of the year, a Norman - William the Conqueror - was king after defeating
Edward's successor, Harold, at the Battle of Hastings.
By day 5 (2/10/1066)
More than half the population of Pevensey were killed or fled. Elfalm, the Saxon lord of the village of Catsfield, was lucky to escape with his life when marauding Normans devastated his manor house.
The first to suffer were the people of Pevensey which, until five days ago, was a peaceful fishing port and market town.
