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Tudor

Skirmish at Rochester 1554

1554
Kent, England
Also known as: Wyatt at Rochester 1554 · Rochester bridge skirmish 1554
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal advance force
Forces
royal advance c.1,500–2,000.
VS
Victor
Wyatt rebels
Forces
Wyatt c.2,500–3,500
Outcome
Royal troops sent under the Duke of Norfolk desert to the rebels at Rochester; Wyatt takes the town and bridge
The Battle

History & Significance

The mass desertion of royal troops to Wyatt at Rochester was the gravest sign of the rebellion potential to topple Mary I before London solidified behind the queen.

Casualties & Losses

Minimal; desertion rather than combat

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Rochester 1554

Rochester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Bridge Chapel
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of Rochester Priory cloister
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Rochester city wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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