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Fauconberg Kentish Rising and Attack on London 1471

1471
London, England
Also known as: Fauconberg attack on London 1471 · Bastard of Fauconberg rebellion
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Thomas Fauconberg
Forces
London defenders under Woodville
VS
Victor
London defenders
Forces
Fauconberg with Kent levies and fleet c.10000
Outcome
Fauconberg's Kentish force and his fleet attacked London Bridge and Bishopsgate while Edward IV was fighting at Barnet and Tewkesbury; London successfully defended
The Battle

History & Significance

Had Fauconberg taken London while Edward fought, the Lancastrian cause might have been revived; defence of the city by Anthony Woodville and Mayor was crucial

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Fauconberg Kentish Rising and Attack on London 1471

Tower Hill West
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Tower of London
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
London Wall: section from underground railway to Tower Hill GUARDIANSHIP
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Three Quays
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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