BattlefieldsBattle of Clyst Heath
Tudor

Battle of Clyst Heath

1549
Devon, England
Also known as: Clyst Heath 1549 · Decisive defeat of western rebels
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Devon, England
Status
Registered · BFR 054
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Western rebels
Forces
Western rebels c.5,000–8,000.
VS
Victor
Lord Russell (Crown)
Forces
Lord Russell c.4,000–6,000
Outcome
Rebels routed with heavy casualties; road to Exeter opened
The Battle

History & Significance

Russell decisively defeated the rebel main force at Clyst Heath, routing thousands of rebels and breaking the siege of Exeter.

Casualties & Losses

c.2,000 rebels killed

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: BFR 054.

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