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French Raid on Abbotsbury area 1404

1404
Dorset, England
Also known as: French attack on Chesil Beach area 1404
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dorset coastal inhabitants
VS
Victor
French raiders
Outcome
Coastal settlements behind Chesil Beach raided
The Battle

History & Significance

The exposed Dorset coast around Chesil Beach was targeted by French raiders in 1404, with isolated fishing communities unable to resist the sudden descents from the sea.

Forces Involved

French raiders: c. 100–250 men. Dorset coastal inhabitants: c. 50–100 defenders.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near French Raid on Abbotsbury area 1404

St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Peter's Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Round barrow 250yds (230m) S of Chapel Coppice
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Two fishponds in Oddens Wood
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Duck decoy at Abbotsbury Swannery, 630m SSW of Horsepool Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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