BattlefieldsCade Rebellion — Rochester and Dartford March 1450
Medieval

Cade Rebellion — Rochester and Dartford March 1450

1450
Kent, England
Also known as: Jack Cade march through Kent 1450 · Dartford camp 1450
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local royal officials
VS
Victor
Rebels
Outcome
Cade's Kentish force marched through Rochester and Dartford gathering support; local royal officers fled; government in London aware but unable to intercept
The Battle

History & Significance

The initial route of Cade's rebellion through north Kent shows the depth of resentment at royal corruption; the march was peaceful initially and grew in numbers as it advanced

Forces Involved

Kentish rebel force under Cade growing to c.5000; no effective royal interception

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