The site has been occupied since at least the early 14th century, and in the late 14th century a garrison fort was built 300 metres from the estuary to guard against attack during the Hundred Years' War.
The site has been occupied since at least the early 14th century. A garrison fort was built 300 metres from the estuary to guard against attack during the Hundred Years' War. This was in the late 14th century.