BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Tenby 1405
Medieval

French Raid on Tenby 1405

1405
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Also known as: French and Welsh attack on Tenby 1405
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Tenby garrison
Forces
Tenby garrison c.100–200.
VS
Victor
French and Welsh forces
Forces
French and Welsh raiders c.500–1,000
Outcome
Town threatened; castle and walls tested by attackers
The Battle

History & Significance

The defences of Tenby were tested during the Franco-Welsh operations of 1405, and the town subsequently strengthened its walls in response to the experience.

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