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French Raid on Rye 1360

1360
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Rye 1360
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rye townspeople
Forces
Rye defenders c. 200–400.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders c. 300–500
Outcome
Town burned in conjunction with the Winchelsea attack
The Battle

History & Significance

The simultaneous raids on Rye and Winchelsea in 1360 demonstrated coordinated French amphibious strategy aimed at destroying the Cinque Ports as a naval base.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near French Raid on Rye 1360

Ypres Tower and part of Rye Town Wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Water tower in churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Rye town walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Austin Friars Chapel
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Martello tower no 30, 300m east of Gate Borough Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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