BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Wareham 1377
Medieval

French Raid on Wareham 1377

1377
Dorset, England
Also known as: French attack near Wareham 1377
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Wareham area inhabitants
Forces
Wareham area inhabitants: c. 150–300 defenders.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c. 300–600 men
Outcome
Town and surrounding area raided via Poole harbour
The Battle

History & Significance

Wareham was threatened in 1377 when French raiders who had struck Poole pushed further into Poole harbour, raiding inland communities accessible by shallow-draught vessels.

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