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Peasants' Revolt - Canterbury

1381
Kent, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal authorities
Forces
c. 100-150 city authorities
VS
Victor
Rebels
Forces
c. 2000-4000 rebels
Outcome
The rebels overwhelmed the city authorities and took control of Canterbury, executing several officials and destroying records of serfdom before the revolt was eventually suppressed by royal forces within weeks.
The Battle

History & Significance

Rebels seized archbishop's palace; Archbishop murdered at Tower

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Peasants' Revolt - Canterbury

The Guildhall
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Roman site, Butchery Lane
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Christchurch Priory and Archbishop's Palace
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Blackfriars
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Roman remains on Marlowe car park
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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