Petition · past parliament
The Battlefield of Hastings 1066
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
This is an event of National importance, New evidence has come to light to in regard to the most famous Battle fought on British Soil
The Government to allow Excavations of another site, other than that of Battle Abbey.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We’re not sure what you want to happen.
Looking after sites of historical or cultural interest and ancient monuments in Hastings is usually the responsibility of the East Sussex County Archaeologist. You can find out more about the archaeology team here:
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/archaeology/about/
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Looking after sites of historical or cultural interest and ancient monuments in Hastings is usually the responsibility of the East Sussex County Archaeologist. You can find out more about the archaeology team here:
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/archaeology/about/
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 24 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 May 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.