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Tudor

Battle of Clyst St Mary

1549
Devon, England
Also known as: First Battle of Clyst St Mary 1549
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Crown advance guard
Forces
c.6,000 Prayer Book rebels
VS
Victor
Western rebels
Forces
c.2,000 government forces
Outcome
Rebels hold the bridge and village; Russell temporarily checked
The Battle

History & Significance

Western rebels successfully defended the bridge at Clyst St Mary in the first engagement, forcing Russell to bring up his full force.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Clyst St Mary

Clyst St Mary Bridge and causeway
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Animal pound on Woodbury Road, 275m south east of the church
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
Churchyard cross 12m north east of St John the Baptist's Church
Scheduled monument · ~3.1 miles
Churchyard cross 15m south east of St Mary's church
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
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