BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Dover 1380
Medieval

French Raid on Dover 1380

1380
Kent, England
Also known as: French attack on Dover 1380
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dover townspeople
Forces
castle garrison + town militia
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
c. 300-500 French raiders
Outcome
Town below the castle raided; castle itself held
The Battle

History & Significance

Even the heavily fortified town of Dover suffered raiding in 1380, though the great castle continued to hold, demonstrating the limits of French amphibious power against major fortifications.

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