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Medieval

French Raid on Winchelsea 1406

1406
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Winchelsea 1406
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Winchelsea townspeople
Forces
Winchelsea townspeople/militia c.100–300.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders c.200–500
Outcome
Diminished town raided again
The Battle

History & Significance

The 1406 raid on Winchelsea was one of many attacks on the stricken town, which by this date had lost most of its population and could offer little resistance.

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