BattlefieldsSiege of Exeter by Perkin Warbeck
Tudor

Siege of Exeter by Perkin Warbeck

1497
Devon, England
Also known as: Warbeck at Exeter 1497
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Perkin Warbeck
Forces
Exeter garrison/defenders c. 500–800.
VS
Victor
City of Exeter (Crown)
Forces
Warbeck besieging force c. 4,000–6,000
Outcome
Warbeck fails to take Exeter; assault repelled by citizens
The Battle

History & Significance

Exeter successfully resisted Warbecks assault, denying him a major city and fatally undermining his western campaign; Henry VII later rewarded the city.

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