This is the site where the famous Battle of Lewes took place in 1264. The battle was between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort's and led to significant political changes in England.

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5.69 km

End point

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Way Types

3.84 km

1.28 km

287 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.88 km

491 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Tuesday 23 December

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