BattlefieldsRising at Bury St Edmunds 1381
Medieval

Rising at Bury St Edmunds 1381

1381
Suffolk, England
Also known as: Bury St Edmunds revolt 1381 · Beheading of Prior de Cambridge 1381
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Suffolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Abbey of Bury St Edmunds
Forces
Abbey/forces: c.200–400.
VS
Victor
Suffolk rebels
Forces
Suffolk rebels: c.2,000–4,000
Outcome
Prior John de Cambridge beheaded; abbey records destroyed; town charters extorted
The Battle

History & Significance

The revolt at Bury St Edmunds targeted the wealthy abbey that had long exploited the town, and the prior was executed as a symbol of monastic oppression.

Casualties & Losses

Prior John de Cambridge beheaded

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