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Suppression Executions at Durham 1570

1570
Durham, England
Also known as: Northern Rising aftermath executions Durham 1570
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northern rebel participants
Forces
c.600+ Northern Rising participants executed at Durham.
VS
Victor
Elizabeth I (crown)
Forces
Crown executioners/officials
Outcome
Leading rebel participants in County Durham executed; local gentry estates confiscated
The Battle

History & Significance

The Durham executions targeted the county where the rebellion began and where Catholic gentry involvement had been deepest.

Casualties & Losses

Several dozen executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Suppression Executions at Durham 1570

Elvet Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Chapel of St Mary Magdalene
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Framwellgate Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Kepier Hospital
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
The Water Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
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