BattlefieldsCornish Rising — Wells Muster June 1497
Tudor

Cornish Rising — Wells Muster June 1497

1497
Somerset, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Royal garrisons (no major engagement)
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Cornish rebels c.15,000
Outcome
Rebels passed through Wells unchallenged; no royal force strong enough to intercept.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Cornish rebel army passed through Wells in Somerset on its march toward London, gathering additional support from discontented Somerset commons. The town provided provisions and some recruits, swelling the rebel force before the decisive engagement at Deptford Bridge.

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