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Peasants' Revolt - Maidstone

1381
Kent, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal garrison
Forces
c. 50-100 local garrison
VS
Victor
Rebels
Forces
c. 2000-3000 rebels
Outcome
The rebels overwhelmed the small local garrison and took control of the town, freeing prisoners including the revolt's leader Wat Tyler from the local jail.
The Battle

History & Significance

Key muster point; John Ball freed from prison

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Peasants' Revolt - Maidstone

The College of All Saints
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Tithe barn, Mill Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Len Bridge, Mill Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
East Farleigh Bridge, over the Medway
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
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