The Butts, Sandwich

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The Butts, Sandwich

Image: © Nick Smith Taken: 1 Jul 2007

This was where men in medieval times had to perform their archery practice. Henry V's archers probably practised here before they sailed to the battle of Agincourt in 1415.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.275832
Longitude
1.33557