BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Gravesend 1380
Medieval

French Raid on Gravesend 1380

1380
Kent, England
Also known as: French advance on Gravesend 1380 · French attack on Thames estuary 1380
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Gravesend townspeople
Forces
Gravesend townspeople c.100-200.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders c.500-1000
Outcome
Town raided; French advanced up the Thames estuary towards London
The Battle

History & Significance

The French advance to Gravesend in 1380 brought enemy raiders to within striking distance of London, causing panic in the capital and accelerating the construction of Thames-side defences.

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