BattlefieldsSkirmish at Ludgate Hill 1601
Tudor

Skirmish at Ludgate Hill 1601

1601
Middlesex, England
Also known as: Essex repulsed at Ludgate 1601 · Ludgate Hill skirmish Essex Rebellion 1601
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Middlesex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Essex rebel vanguard
Forces
Crown c.200–400.
VS
Victor
Elizabeth I (crown)
Forces
Essex vanguard c.50–100
Outcome
Essex vanguard encounters a royal barricade at Ludgate Hill; Sir Christopher Blount wounded and captured; Essex retreats toward the river
The Battle

History & Significance

The brief exchange at Ludgate Hill was the only armed action of the Essex Rebellion and confirmed that the crown had secured London before Essex could exploit any advantage.

Casualties & Losses

Several killed and wounded including Blount captured

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