BattlefieldsPrayer Book Rebellion — Fenny Bridges Action June 1549
Tudor

Prayer Book Rebellion — Fenny Bridges Action June 1549

1549
Devon, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Prayer Book Rebellion forces
Forces
rebel force of similar size
VS
Victor
Royal forces under Lord Russell
Forces
Royal force of approx 3,000 under Lord Russell
Outcome
Royal forces eventually carried the position but with significant casualties; rebel army withdrew in good order.
The Battle

History & Significance

Lord Russell advancing to relieve Exeter clashed with rebel forces holding the bridge at Fenny Bridges on the River Otter. The rebels drove back an initial royal attack before being outflanked; it was the most intense engagement before the decisive battles at Clyst.

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