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Battle of Sandwich (1217)

1217
Kent, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
French (Eustace the Monk)
Forces
c. 70–80 French ships
VS
Victor
English (Hubert de Burgh)
Forces
c. 15–25 English ships
Outcome
The English fleet under Hubert de Burgh decisively defeated the larger French force commanded by Eustace the Monk, who was killed in the battle, forcing the French to abandon their invasion plans.
The Battle

History & Significance

First great English naval victory; ended French threat

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Sandwich (1217)

Sandwich town walls: section incorporated in the old East Kent Brewery (35ft long)
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Sandwich town walls: section extending 40yds (36m) on N side of Strand Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Sandwich town walls: section at NW corner (150ft long)
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Sandwich town walls: section from Woodnesborough Gate to Canterbury Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Site of medieval port, Stonar
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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