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Tudor

Execution of Prayer Book Rebels at Exeter 1549

1549
Devon, England
Also known as: Western Rising executions Exeter 1549 · Prayer Book Rebellion aftermath Exeter
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Western rebel leaders
Forces
Rebel leaders 15–20 executed.
VS
Victor
Edward VI (crown)
Forces
Crown executioners and guards c.100–300
Outcome
Mass execution of captured rebel leaders in Exeter including the vicar of St Thomas hung from his own church tower in his vestments
The Battle

History & Significance

The spectacle executions at Exeter were designed to stamp royal authority over the West Country and punish the clerical leadership of the Prayer Book Rebellion.

Casualties & Losses

Several dozen rebels executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Execution of Prayer Book Rebels at Exeter 1549

Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Roman baths (site of), The Deanery
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Law Library, Cathedral Yard
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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