BattlefieldsEssex Rebellion — Fenchurch Street Action February 1601
Tudor

Essex Rebellion — Fenchurch Street Action February 1601

1601
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Essex
Forces
city trained band detachments
VS
Victor
Crown/City of London
Forces
Essex with approx 200 followers
Outcome
Essex retreat cut off at Fenchurch Street; forced to river; eventually surrendered at Essex House.
The Battle

History & Significance

As Essex and his followers retreated from the City back toward the Strand, royal forces blocked them at Fenchurch Street. A brief exchange of fire left several dead on both sides. Essex was cut off from his base at Essex House and forced to take a boat on the Thames.

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