Dussindale was the decisive engagement of Kett\'s Rebellion, fought on 27 August 1549 outside Norwich. The Earl of Warwick, commanding a force that included German Landsknecht mercenaries and cavalry, attacked the rebel encampment. Despite initial rebel resistance, the disciplined mercenaries and cavalry broke the rebel formation. Approximately 3,000 rebels were killed, though Warwick halted mass executions. Kett was captured, taken to London, tried and hanged from Norwich Castle in December 1549. Dussindale was one of the largest loss-of-life episodes in Tudor domestic conflict.
Rebels: c.3,000 killed in battle and immediate aftermath
Royal: Earl of Warwick with c.14,000 including German Landsknecht mercenaries, cavalry and artillery. Rebel: c.16,000 Norfolk rebels, poorly armed
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: Historic England — Battlefield Register.
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