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Timeline - 1300s
1305
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World Events
Islanders are taxed to pay for repairs to the harbour
Scottish patriot William Wallace (a.k.a. Braveheart) is captured and brought to London to stand trial for treason
1309
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Jerbourg earthworks are re-fortified
Guernsey Fortifications
Aztecs in Mexico
1309
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The Market is moved from the Castel to St Peter Port
1335
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Groups of men are trained as a home defence force. This is a forerunner of the Militia
100 Years War
1338
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1338 - 1340 The French occupy Guernsey and Castle Cornet is attacked
Castle Cornet
Black Death
1372
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Owen of Wales, serving the French King, attacks Guernsey and a major battle ensues.
Japanese cultural revival
1394
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St Apolline Chapel built
St Apolline Chapel
Thais invade Cambodia
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