BATTLE, a market-town in the rape of Hastings and county of Sussex, 56 miles from London. It is situated in a valley, and consists of one street. This was the scene of the conflict in 1066 which insured to William the Norman the crown of England. The abbey founded by him forms a most magnificent pile of ruins, and the ancient gatehouse is still in good preservation. The place is now celebrated for its gunpowder manufactories. Much business is done at its weekly and monthly fairs. Pop. in 1851, 3849.