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Tudor

Skirmish at Axminster (Monmouth)

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

Who Fought

Defeated
Somerset/Devon militia
Forces
Somerset/Devon militia c.100. Militia deserted; June 1685.
VS
Victor
Monmouth
Forces
Monmouth c.2,000+
Outcome
Monmouth's forces achieved a decisive local victory, with the Somerset and Devon militia either deserting or being overwhelmed, allowing the rebels to advance further into Devon unopposed.
The Battle

History & Significance

Militia deserted at Monmouth's approach; June 15, 1685

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Axminster (Monmouth)

Bowl barrow 400m north east of Common Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Two bowl barrows on Aylesbeare Common, 630m east and 760m east of Brackendale
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Round barrow cemetery on Venn Ottery Hill, 660m south east of Happy Valley
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Two bowl barrows on Colaton Raleigh Common, 500m north and 780m north east of Woodbury Castle
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
Woodbury Castle
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
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