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* Winter – [[Third Mongol invasion of Poland|Mongol invasion of Poland]]: Mongol forces (some 30,000 men) under [[Talabuga|Talabuga Khan]] and [[Nogai Khan]], attack [[Lesser Poland|Poland]] for the third time. The cities of [[Lublin]], [[Sandomierz]] and [[Sieradz]] are devastated by the invaders. Nogai Khan besieges [[Kraków]] and launches an unsuccessful assault on the fortified city, suffering heavy casualties in the process.

 

* February &ndash; [[South England flood of February 1287|South England flood]]: A large storm hits the south coast, this has a powerful effect on the [[Cinque Ports]], two of which are hit ([[Hastings]] and [[New Romney]]). The storm destroys Old [[Winchelsea]] on [[Romney Marsh]] and nearby [[New Romney#History|Broomhill]]. The course of the [[River Rother, East Sussex|Rother River]] is diverted away from New Romney, which is almost destroyed, ending its role as a port; the Rother runs instead to the sea at [[Rye, East Sussex|Rye]] – whose prospects as a port are enhanced. A cliff collapses at Hastings, ending its role as a trade harbor and demolishing a part of [[Hastings Castle]]. New Winchelsea is established on higher ground.<ref>{{cite book|first=Paul|last=Simons|title=Since Records Began|location=London|publisher=Collins|year=2008|isbn=978-0-00-728463-4}}</ref>

* [[June 8]] &ndash; Welsh forces led by [[Rhys ap Maredudd]] revolt in [[Wales in the Middle Ages|Wales]] against King [[Edward I of England|Edward I]] ('''Longshanks'''). Although Maredudd has assisted the English in the past, he accuses Edward of treating him unfairly over taxes. The rebels burn several towns, including [[Swansea]] and [[Carmarthen]]. They capture most of [[Ystrad Tywi]], heartland of [[Deheubarth]] (the revolt will not be suppressed until [[1288]]).