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French Raid on Chichester area 1377

1377
Sussex, England
Also known as: French attack on Chichester harbour 1377
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Chichester harbour communities
Forces
Chichester harbour communities: c. 100–200 defenders.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c. 300–500 men
Outcome
Coastal communities around Chichester harbour raided
The Battle

History & Significance

The Chichester harbour area suffered French raids in 1377, with small settlements around the inlet attacked and fishing fleets destroyed.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near French Raid on Chichester area 1377

Market cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Greyfriars Chapel, Priory Park
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Chichester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Martin's Lane, Little London car park, Roman site
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Chichester City Walls, The Tower, Orchard Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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