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In 1066, the most famous [[Battle of Hastings|battle]] in [[England|English]] history was fought in the county near [[Hastings]], at a site now occupied by the town of Battle.  William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold to begin his conquest of [[England]], becoming [[William the Conqueror|King William I]] (the Conqueror).

In 1066, the most famous [[Battle of Hastings|battle]] in [[England|English]] history was fought in the county near [[Hastings]], at a site now occupied by the town of Battle.  William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold to begin his conquest of [[England]], becoming [[William the Conqueror|King William I]] (the Conqueror).

Sussex has long been of strategic importance.  The [[Normans]] built castles at [[Hastings]], Pevensey, Lewes, Arundel, Bramber and [[Chichester]].  In the 12th Century, the coastal town of [[Hastings]] was amongst the original Cinque Ports, towns close to the continent which provided ships and men to the crown in return for special priveliges.  In 1264 a battle was fought at Lewes between the forces of [[King Henry III]] and Simon de Montfort.  During the [[Napoleonic Wars]], Martello Towers were built along the coast of the county as defence against a feared [[France|French]] invasion.  Again under threat of an invasion which never came, the county was heavily fortified during [[World War II]].

Sussex has long been of strategic importance.  The [[Normans]] built castles at [[Hastings]], Pevensey, Lewes, Arundel, Bramber and [[Chichester]].  In the 12th Century, the coastal town of [[Hastings]] was amongst the original Cinque Ports, towns close to the continent which provided ships and men to the crown in return for special privileges.  In 1264 a battle was fought at Lewes between the forces of [[King Henry III]] and Simon de Montfort.  During the [[Napoleonic Wars]], Martello Towers were built along the coast of the county as defence against a feared [[France|French]] invasion.  Again under threat of an invasion which never came, the county was heavily fortified during [[World War II]].

==Administration==

==Administration==

For administrative purposes the county is divided into West and East Sussex.  West Sussex is adminsitered from [[Chichester]], East Sussex from [[Lewes]].  The city of [[Brighton|Brighton and Hove]] is adminstered separately.

For administrative purposes the county is divided into West and East Sussex.  West Sussex is adminsitered from [[Chichester]], East Sussex from [[Lewes]].  The city of [[Brighton|Brighton and Hove]] is administered separately.

==Notable Locations==

==Notable Locations==