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Skirmish at Clyst Heath

1455
Devon, England
Also known as: Clyst Heath 1455 · Devon muster 1455
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
unknown
Forces
Unknown opposition: c.300–1,000. Minor Devon muster.
VS
Victor
unknown
Forces
Lancastrians: c.500–1,500
Outcome
Lancastrian supporters mustered but dispersed without major engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

A minor Devon muster of Lancastrian supporters shortly after the First Battle of St Albans, reflecting the uncertainty about royal authority in the south-west.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Clyst Heath

Clyst St Mary Bridge and causeway
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Churchyard cross 12m north east of St John the Baptist's Church
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Manorial settlement incorporating a medieval undercroft, 100m north of St John the Baptist's Church
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Churchyard cross 15m south east of St Mary's church
Scheduled monument · ~2.6 miles
St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road
Scheduled monument · ~3 miles
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