Battle of Blackpool Sands

When

1404

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

50.32° N, 3.61° W

Description

French raid in Devon, England

French raid in Devon, England

The Battle of Blackpool Sands was the result of an attempted French raid on the port of Dartmouth, South Devon, England, in April or May 1404. Local forces defeated the raiders, taking a number of prisoners and killing the French commander, William du Chastel.

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