BattlefieldsDussindale 1549 — Defeat of Kett
Tudor

Dussindale 1549 — Defeat of Kett

1549
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Battle of Dussindale 1549 · Earl of Warwick Defeats Kett
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Registered · Historic England — Battlefield Register
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kett rebels
VS
Victor
Royal forces (Earl of Warwick)
Outcome
Rebels routed; Kett captured; 3,000 rebels killed; executions followed
The Battle

History & Significance

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.

Casualties & Losses

Rebels: c.3,000 killed in battle and immediate aftermath

Forces Involved

Royal: Earl of Warwick with c.14,000 including German Landsknecht mercenaries, cavalry and artillery. Rebel: c.16,000 Norfolk rebels, poorly armed

Registered Historic Battlefield

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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