Pale of Calais
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The Pale of Calais was a territory in northern France ruled by the monarchs of England from 1347 to 1558. The area, which was taken following the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the subsequent siege of Calais, was confirmed at the Treaty of Brétigny in 1360. It became an important economic centre for England in Europe's textile trade centred in Flanders.
Gold quarter noble of Edward III minted in Calais between 1361 and 1369.
The First Siege of Boulogne took place from 19 July to 14 September 1544 and the Second Siege of Boulogne took place in October 1544.
The Roman lighthouse known as the Tour d'Ordre in 1550, shown encircled by English fortifications.