Who won Essex Rising — Arrest of Essex at London Bridge 1601?

Crown (Elizabeth I) won Essex Rising — Arrest of Essex at London Bridge 1601. The outcome was: Essex returned to Essex House after London refused to rise; besieged by royal forces; surrendered same day; executed 25 February 1601.

When and where did Essex Rising — Arrest of Essex at London Bridge 1601 take place?

Essex Rising — Arrest of Essex at London Bridge 1601 took place in 1601 in City of London, England.

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Tudor

Essex Rising — Arrest of Essex at London Bridge 1601

1601

City of London, England

Also known as: Essex rebellion London Bridge 1601 · Arrest of Earl of Essex 1601

Era

Tudor

Battle Type

Skirmish

Location

City of London, England

Status

Unregistered

The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated

Earl of Essex

VS

Victor

Crown (Elizabeth I)

Outcome

Essex returned to Essex House after London refused to rise; besieged by royal forces; surrendered same day; executed 25 February 1601

The Battle

History & Significance

The arrest and later execution of the Earl of Essex ended the last serious military challenge to Elizabethan rule. Essex had expected London to rise for him but the citizens stood firm for the queen. Penned back into Essex House by Lord Admiral Nottingham he surrendered within hours. His execution ended any last hope of the Devereux faction and Elizabeth spent her remaining two years without challenge.

Forces Involved

Essex with c.200 followers; royal forces under Lord Nottingham

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Essex Rising — Arrest of Essex at London Bridge 1601

Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market

Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles

Fishmongers' Hall

Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles

Romano-British bath house and medieval remains at 11-15 Borough High Street

Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles

Remains of Winchester Palace, Clink Street and waterfront

Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles

Roman hypocaust and building on site of Coal Exchange

Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles

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