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More than 1,000 years ago the kingdom of Sussex had formed, the name meaning "South Saxons". It was later absorbed into the kingdom of [[Wessex]].
More than 1,000 years ago the kingdom of Sussex had formed, the name meaning "South Saxons". It was later absorbed into the kingdom of [[Wessex]].
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 [[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 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]].