BattlefieldsBurning of the Savoy Palace 1381
Medieval

Burning of the Savoy Palace 1381

1381
London, England
Also known as: Savoy Palace 1381 · Sack of the Savoy 1381
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
John of Gaunt
Forces
Savoy garrison: c.50–100.
VS
Victor
Rebels
Forces
Rebels: c.1,000–3,000
Outcome
Palace of John of Gaunt burned; rebels refused to loot it, treating it as an act of justice not theft
The Battle

History & Significance

The methodical burning of the Savoy Palace, symbol of the hated John of Gaunt, was the most dramatic act of the Peasants Revolt in London.

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