BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Hastings 1404
Medieval

French Raid on Hastings 1404

1404
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Hastings 1404
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hastings townspeople
VS
Victor
French raiders
Outcome
Battered town raided again in early fifteenth century
The Battle

History & Significance

The 1404 raid on Hastings added to a century of French attacks that had reduced one of the original Cinque Ports to a much diminished condition.

Forces Involved

French raiders: c. 150–300 men. Hastings townspeople and garrison: c. 100–150 defenders.

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