BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Folkestone 1339
Medieval

French Raid on Folkestone 1339

1339
Kent, England
Also known as: French attack on Folkestone 1339
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Folkestone townspeople
Forces
English defenders: c.100–200 local militia
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c.200–400
Outcome
Town burned; harbour attacked
The Battle

History & Significance

Folkestone suffered repeated French raids in the early war years, its position at the narrowest point of the Channel making it especially exposed to cross-Channel attack.

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