Battle of Mudeford 1784
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 July 1784 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1784 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 50.7249, -1.7412 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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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