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Tudor

Skirmish at Launceston 1549

1549
Cornwall, England
Also known as: Launceston Prayer Book Rebellion skirmish
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cornwall, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Contested
Forces
Crown forces c.800–1,200.
VS
Victor
Contested
Forces
Cornish rebels c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
Rebel and loyalist forces skirmish as Cornwall mobilises
The Battle

History & Significance

Launceston saw early skirmishing during the Prayer Book Rebellion as Cornish rebels mobilised to join the main Devon force besieging Exeter.

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