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Genoese Raid on Great Yarmouth 1380

1380
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Genoese attack on Yarmouth 1380 · French allied raid on Yarmouth 1380
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Yarmouth townspeople
Forces
c. 100-200 townspeople and militia
VS
Victor
Genoese raiders
Forces
c. 200-400 Genoese raiders
Outcome
Town raided; herring fleet and harbour targeted
The Battle

History & Significance

The Genoese raid on Great Yarmouth in 1380, carried out as allies of France, struck at the heart of the vital North Sea herring industry and disrupted the annual Yarmouth fair.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Genoese Raid on Great Yarmouth 1380

Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Town walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Nos 6, 7 and 8, Row 111, South Quay
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Greyfriars Franciscan friary
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
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