The Watcher is one of the evocative sculptures along the long-distance 1066 Country Walk route. This sentry is beautifully carved from wood and watches for the invading army. He stands by Wickham Manor Farm.

Peter Sheridan

May 28, 2021

on the 1066 walk by Wickham Manor. is this another in the 1066 walk sculpture series?

JakobusPilger

June 12, 2024

The year 1066 was a year of particular historical significance on both the French and English sides of the English Channel: William, Duke of Normandy, went to England with his army, where he defeated King Harold militarily and made a career by ascending the throne himself.
The story of his victorious campaign was recorded in a very expressive depiction on a richly illustrated carpet. This "Tapisserie de Bayeux" - which has been preserved to this day and is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its importance - is on display in a museum there and can be found here as a komoot hiking highlight:
komoot.com/de-de/highlight/3375970

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