The plague took about 38 days to spread through the coast of England via Southampton and Bristol. Here's a breakdown of the timeline:
1. The plague arrived in Southampton on September 7, 1348.
2. It then took approximately 11 days to reach Bristol, where it arrived around September 18, 1348.
3. From Bristol, the plague continued to spread along the coast, affecting other areas over the next several weeks.
4. By October 15, 1348, the plague had spread through the coast of England, covering the distance from Southampton to Bristol and beyond in about 38 days.
