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French Raid on Weymouth 1342

1342
Dorset, England
Also known as: French attack on Weymouth 1342
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Weymouth townspeople
Forces
English defenders: c.150–250 townspeople & militia
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c.300–500
Outcome
Port attacked; ships and harbour buildings burned
The Battle

History & Significance

Weymouth suffered French attack in 1342, adding to a pattern of sustained raids on Dorset ports that crippled the sea-trade of the county for a generation.

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