BattlefieldsPrayer Book Rebellion — Clyst St Mary Bridge Fight
Tudor

Prayer Book Rebellion — Clyst St Mary Bridge Fight

1549
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Prayer Book Rebellion garrison
Forces
rebel garrison at Clyst St Mary
VS
Victor
Lord Russell crown forces
Forces
Lord Russell crown forces
Outcome
Bridge and village taken by crown forces after fierce fighting
The Battle

History & Significance

Rebels fortified the bridge and village at Clyst St Mary to block Russell approach to Exeter; Russell first attack was repulsed and the village had to be stormed house by house in brutal fighting before the rebels were driven out, with heavy casualties on both sides.

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