The Great Famine (1315-1317)

The Great Famine of 1315-1317 was a devastating food crisis in Europe, primarily affecting England, Ireland, and parts of France. Triggered by a series of heavy rains, poor harvests, and agricultural failures, it led to widespread crop failures. As food became scarce, hunger spread, and malnutrition weakened populations. Livestock died, and social unrest increased as people struggled to survive. The famine resulted in significant loss of life and had lasting impacts on societies, economies, and agricultural practices in the region, highlighting the vulnerability of medieval communities to climatic and environmental changes.