Blog (walks) - Visit 1066 Country

A special ceremony has marked the launch of the 1066 Country Walk—to bring history to life along the 31-mile route. Bespoke sculptures and new signage, seating and information boards will guide visitors as they unearth the history of William the Conqueror and his invading Norman army.

Installation has begun of the impressive oak sculptures that will be an integral part of a major makeover for a long-distance walk in East Sussex. The 31-mile 1066 Country walk, which begins at Pevensey, passes through Battle and ends at Rye, is being transformed into a major 1066 visitor attraction. Taking the Bayeux Tapestry as his theme, East Sussex sculptor Keith Pettit has spent months working on a series of large impressive wooden sculpture to mark key sites along the route.

The first sculpture has been completed for the makeover of the 1066 Country Walk in East Sussex, with work set for completion in spring 2021. The 31-mile route, which begins at Pevensey and ends at Rye, is due to be transformed by Rother District Council thanks to a European grant of more than £160,000 from the Rural Payments Agency. 

The 30-mile 1066 Country walk, which begins at Pevensey and ends at Rye having visited Battle en-route, is being transformed into a visitor attraction thanks to a grant of more than £160,000 from the Rural Payments Agency. Due for completion in autumn 2020, the work will include better signage, new interpretation and information boards, guide maps, and bespoke sculptures crafted by local artist Keith Pettit.