BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Winchelsea 1339
Medieval

French Raid on Winchelsea 1339

1339
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Winchelsea 1339
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Winchelsea townspeople
Forces
English defenders: c.300–400 townspeople & garrison
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c.600–900
Outcome
New Winchelsea raided; considerable damage inflicted
The Battle

History & Significance

Winchelsea, a planned royal town and key Cinque Port, suffered attack in 1339, demonstrating that even the purpose-built coastal settlement of Edward I could not resist determined French assault.

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