BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Lyme Regis 1404
Medieval

French Raid on Lyme Regis 1404

1404
Dorset, England
Also known as: French attack on Lyme Regis 1404
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lyme Regis townspeople
VS
Victor
French raiders
Outcome
Port raided during 1404 southwest England campaign
The Battle

History & Significance

Lyme Regis was swept up in the French raiding operations of 1404 that targeted multiple Devon and Dorset ports in coordination with the Welsh campaign.

Forces Involved

French raiders: c. 150–300 men. Lyme Regis townspeople and garrison: c. 80–150 defenders.

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