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French Raid on Winchelsea 1360

1360
Sussex, England
Also known as: Sack of Winchelsea 1360 · French attack Winchelsea
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Winchelsea townspeople
Forces
Winchelsea townspeople unprepared
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French galley fleet
Outcome
French galleys sacked Winchelsea while Edward III was in France; town burned and people killed; prompted concern about coastal defence
The Battle

History & Significance

French coastal raiding during Hundred Years War regularly devastated south coast towns; Winchelsea was one of the most serious attacks and prompted coastal defence reform

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near French Raid on Winchelsea 1360

Moat at Old Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
New Gate, Winchelsea
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Medieval town of Winchelsea
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Barn and cellar in Rectory Lane
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
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