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Medieval

French Raid on Hastings 1360

1360
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Hastings 1360
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hastings townspeople
Forces
Hastings defenders c. 150–300.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders c. 300–500
Outcome
Town raided as part of the wider 1360 Sussex coast assault
The Battle

History & Significance

Hastings suffered yet another French raid in 1360, contributing to the long-term decline of the Cinque Port that had once been among the leading naval towns of England.

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