BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Falmouth area 1377
Medieval

French Raid on Falmouth area 1377

1377
Cornwall, England
Also known as: French attack on Cornish coast 1377
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cornwall, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cornish coastal inhabitants
Forces
Cornish coastal inhabitants: c. 100–200 defenders.
VS
Victor
French raiders
Forces
French raiders: c. 300–500 men
Outcome
Coastal settlements raided; fishing fleet damaged
The Battle

History & Significance

French raiding reached as far as the Cornish coast in 1377, showing the extraordinary geographical scope of French naval operations during the opening years of the reign of Richard II.

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