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Tudor

Failed Attack on Bridgwater 1685

1685
Somerset, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Monmouth rebels
Forces
Monmouth rebels c.2000+. Rebels withdrew without assault.
VS
Victor
Royalists
Forces
Royalists c.800–1000
Outcome
Monmouth retreats without attacking
The Battle

History & Significance

Monmouth advanced on Bridgwater but withdrew without launching an attack, reflecting growing rebel uncertainty as royal forces closed in.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Failed Attack on Bridgwater 1685

Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Horsey medieval settlement immediately north of Board's Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
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