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Tudor

Skirmish at Bridport

1685
Dorset, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Militia
Forces
Dorset militia c.100–150. Rebel vanguard victory.
VS
Victor
Monmouth rebels
Forces
Monmouth rebels c.200–300
Outcome
Militia driven back
The Battle

History & Significance

Rebel vanguard under Lord Grey clashed with local militia at Bridport soon after the Lyme Regis landing, driving them off and encouraging further recruitment.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Bridport

Bowl barrow 200m north east of Holy Trinity Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Bowl barrow on North Hill 750m north east of Marsh Barn
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Bowl barrow on Eype Down 275m east of Frogmore Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Three bowl barrows north east of Thorncombe Beacon, 160m, 190m and 400m south west of Down House
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Earthwork on Shipton Hill
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
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