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Franco-Welsh Advance on Worcester 1405

1405
Worcestershire, England
Also known as: Glyndwr and French march towards Worcester 1405
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Worcestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
French and Welsh forces
Forces
Franco-Welsh c.2,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
English defenders
Forces
English defenders c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Combined Franco-Welsh army advanced to Woodbury Hill near Worcester before withdrawing without battle
The Battle

History & Significance

The advance of French and Welsh forces to within sight of Worcester in 1405 was the deepest penetration by French soldiers into England during the Hundred Years War.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Franco-Welsh Advance on Worcester 1405

Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of Guesten Hall
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
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