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Medieval

French Raid on Hastings 1406

1406
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Hastings 1406
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hastings townspeople
Forces
Hastings townspeople/militia c.200–400.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders c.200–500
Outcome
Town raided; harbour damaged
The Battle

History & Significance

The 1406 raid on Hastings was part of continued French pressure on the Sussex coast during the later years of the Glyndwr rebellion, exploiting English preoccupation with the Welsh front.

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