Chichester harbour, one of the largest natural harbours on the south coast, was watched during the 1545 crisis because its size and multiple channels made it a potential anchorage for a French force. The harbour had no major fortification comparable to the Device Forts and its defence relied entirely on militia forces covering the various entrance channels. The experience of 1545 contributed to later calls for proper harbour fortification.
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