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French Raid on Plymouth 1338

1338
Devon, England
Also known as: French attack on Plymouth 1338
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Plymouth townspeople
Forces
Plymouth defenders c.100-300
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders c.500-1,500
Outcome
Town raided; harbour area burned
The Battle

History & Significance

The early raid on Plymouth in 1338 highlighted that French naval power could reach Devon, threatening the western approaches of England from the very outset of the war.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near French Raid on Plymouth 1338

The Royal Citadel mid 17th century bastioned artillery defence, incorporating late 16th century artillery fort and 18th century statue, on the Hoe
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Plymouth Castle (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Resolution Fort: Civil War town defences at Friary Court
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Mount Batten: 17th century artillery tower, Civil War breastwork, and World War II remains
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
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