BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Plymouth, 1403
Medieval

French Raid on Plymouth, 1403

1403
Devon, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Raid
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Plymouth townspeople
VS
Victor
French/Breton raiders
Outcome
French forces landed, occupied part of the town overnight and burned much of it (mostly wood and thatch buildings) before sailing away the next day; prompted later fortification of the town
The Battle

History & Significance

A medieval raid fought in 1403 near Devon, England. Recorded strengths: not recorded (some secondary retellings cite c.30 ships and 1,200 men-at-arms, but this figure is not confirmed in the primary academic source used here).

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded (some secondary retellings cite c.30 ships and 1,200 men-at-arms, but this figure is not confirmed in the primary academic source used here)

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