BattlefieldsBattle of Sampford Courtenay
Tudor

Battle of Sampford Courtenay

1549
Devon, England
Also known as: Sampford Courtenay final battle 1549 · Crushing of the Prayer Book Rebellion
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Devon, England
Status
Registered · BFR 055
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Western rebels
Forces
c.2,000-4,000 Prayer Book rebels
VS
Victor
Lord Russell (Crown)
Forces
c.2,000-4,000 government forces
Outcome
Remaining rebel force destroyed; rebellion ends; leaders captured and executed
The Battle

History & Significance

The final battle of the Prayer Book Rebellion at Sampford Courtenay, where it had begun; the rebel remnant was crushed and the leaders executed.

Casualties & Losses

Heavy rebel losses; leaders hanged

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: BFR 055.

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