Bataille

Battle of Mudeford

15 juil. 1784 · 50.72° N, 1.74° W

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15 juil. 1784
Type
Bataille
Coordonnées
50.72° N, 1.74° W
Description
1784 skirmish between smugglers and customs officers

Battle of Mudeford

1784 skirmish between smugglers and customs officers

The Battle of Mudeford was a skirmish fought between smugglers and Customs and Excise officers which occurred in 1784 on what is now a car park at Mudeford Quay, Mudeford, Christchurch, England near the entrance of Christchurch Harbour. The battle showed how widespread smuggling was at the time and resulted in the death of a Customs officer and subsequent trial and execution of one of the smugglers.

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