Battle of Blackpool Sands 1404
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1404 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 15th century | derived |
| Period | Wars of the Roses & late medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
About the battle
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.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 50.3194, -3.6094
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Browse more: battles in Devon · battles in England · Wars of the Roses & late medieval · 15th century battles
Further reading
- Battle of Blackpool Sands on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Blackpool Sands
- Wikidata Q4870492