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Battle of Sandwich 1217

1217
Kent, England
Also known as: Naval Battle of Sandwich 1217 · Battle of Dover Straits 1217
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Eustace the Monk
Forces
c. 70–80 French ships
VS
Victor
Hubert de Burgh
Forces
c. 15–25 English ships
Outcome
French supply fleet destroyed; Eustace the Monk killed; Louis forced to negotiate
The Battle

History & Significance

The naval victory at Sandwich in 1217 cut Prince Louis off from French reinforcement and forced his final withdrawal, ending the invasion.

Casualties & Losses

Eustace the Monk killed; most French crew captured or drowned

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Sandwich 1217

Sandwich town walls: section from a point E of gasworks to site of New Gate (including The Bulwark and Mill Wall)
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Sandwich town walls: site of the Round House
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
The Fisher Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Sandwich town walls: section from New Gate to Woodnesborough Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Site of medieval port, Stonar
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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