5 November – an official of
Exeter Cathedral, Walter Lechlade, is murdered in its close in a conspiracy ordered by the Dean,
John Pycot, and the city's mayor, Alured de Porta.[5]
February –
South England flood, affecting the
Cinque Ports: A storm surge destroys the town of Old
Winchelsea on
Romney Marsh and nearby
Broomhill. The course of the nearby
River Rother is diverted away from
New Romney, which is almost destroyed, ending its role as a port, with the Rother running instead to the sea at
Rye, whose prospects as a port are enhanced. A cliff collapses at
Hastings, ending its role as a trade harbour and demolishing part of
Hastings Castle. New Winchelsea is established on higher ground.[7]