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Appellant Seizure of Robert de Vere at Oxford 1387

1387
Oxfordshire, England
Also known as: Pursuit of de Vere 1387 · Oxford after Radcot Bridge
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Robert de Vere
VS
Victor
Lords Appellant
Outcome
De Vere escaped the rout at Radcot Bridge and fled through Oxford; eventually escaped to France where he died in exile 1392
The Battle

History & Significance

De Vere was Richard II's favourite; his defeat and exile removed one of the king's chief supports and gave Appellants full control for the Merciless Parliament

Forces Involved

Appellant pursuing cavalry; de Vere with remnant of Cheshire force

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Appellant Seizure of Robert de Vere at Oxford 1387

Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Section of the Grandpont causeway
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Oxford city walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Rewley Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Osney Abbey (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
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