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Tudor

Wyatt's Rebellion - Battle at Rochester

1554
Kent, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Wyatt's rebels
Forces
Royal troops c.1,500–2,500.
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Forces
Wyatt forces c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Royal forces eventually defeated Wyatt's rebels at Rochester, forcing the insurgents to retreat and ultimately contributing to the collapse of the rebellion within weeks.
The Battle

History & Significance

Rochester bridge skirmish; royal troops defected to Wyatt

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Wyatt's Rebellion - Battle at Rochester

Rochester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Bridge Chapel
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of Rochester Priory cloister
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Rochester city wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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