BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Teignmouth 1340
Medieval

French Raid on Teignmouth 1340

1340
Devon, England
Also known as: Burning of Teignmouth 1340
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Teignmouth townspeople
Forces
English defenders: c.150–250 townspeople & militia
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c.300–500
Outcome
Fishing town burned; harbour devastated
The Battle

History & Significance

Teignmouth was burned by French raiders in 1340, an attack that would be repeated across the centuries and which severely disrupted the coastal fishing economy of Devon.

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