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Cade Rebellion — Entry into London and Looting July 1450

1450
London, England
Also known as: Cade enters London 1450 · London looted by Cade rebels
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
London citizens
Forces
London citizens and Southwark men
VS
Victor
Rebels briefly
Forces
Cade's Kent and Sussex rebels
Outcome
Cade entered London over London Bridge; Lord Say and Sele and Crowmer executed; troops began looting; Londoners turned against rebels
The Battle

History & Significance

Cade's control of London lasted only days; the execution of Lord Say satisfied rebel demands but looting alienated citizens leading to the London Bridge fight

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Cade Rebellion — Entry into London and Looting July 1450

The Jewel Tower
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
The Chapter House and Pyx Chamber in the abbey cloisters, Westminster Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Baynard's Castle, 78m south-west of St Benet Metropolitan Welsh Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
The Globe Theatre
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
The Rose Theatre, Rose Court, Southwark
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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