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Home > Heritage > Falconry Folklore at Battle

Falconry Folklore at Battle

By Caroline King - August 27, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 3rd & 4th September 2011, 10am – 5pm

Where: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex

£: Adults 7.30, concessions 6.60, children 4.40, family ticket 19 and English Heritage members free.

What is it?

See beautiful birds of prey soar over Battle Abbey with English Heritage’s Falconry Folklore event. Unravel the folklore of falconry birds and the customs of autumn and the harvest hunt with tales of fearless falcons and of course the wise old owl!  Watch as these beautiful birds take flight in spectacular displays at this important time in the falconry calendar.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Birds of prey, East Sussex events, English Heritage, Falconry Folklore, South East

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