BattlefieldsPrayer Book Rebellion — Woodbury Common Rebel Camp
Tudor

Prayer Book Rebellion — Woodbury Common Rebel Camp

1549
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Prayer Book Rebellion western rebels
Forces
Lord Russell advancing army
VS
Victor
Lord Russell's royal forces
Forces
Western rebel blocking force
Outcome
Rebel camp cleared; rebels forced to concentrate at Clyst positions
The Battle

History & Significance

Rebel forces established a camp on Woodbury Common east of Exeter to block the road from Lord Russell advancing army; the position was eventually outflanked and cleared as Russell maneuvered to reach Exeter from the east, forcing the rebels to concentrate at Clyst St Mary and Clyst Heath.

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