Disputed as to where the actual battle took place. I went to the reconstruction this year inside the Abbey grounds, on the usual spot. Latest theory is on the other side of the main road by the top of Marley Lane I think. By the mini roundabout, as you say.
The Normans landed at Pevensey and...
I suppose we'd have to a have a local MP who actually cares about our town to have any chance of getting funding for such a state of the art exhibition hall. No chance there then :(
What you saw was a replica, called the Hastings Embroidery. It was on display in our Town Hall for many years, which is where I saw it as a kid. It later moved to Hastings Pier and eventually into storage. There was a campaign some time back to have it restored and put back on public display...