BattlefieldsWestern Rising — Surrender at Launceston and Pacification 1549
Tudor

Western Rising — Surrender at Launceston and Pacification 1549

1549
Cornwall, England
Also known as: Launceston rebel submission 1549 · Cornwall pacification 1549
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cornwall, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cornish rebels
VS
Victor
Crown (Lord Russell)
Outcome
Surviving Cornish rebels surrendered at Launceston; royal forces garrisoned Cornwall; mass executions of leaders followed
The Battle

History & Significance

The submission at Launceston ended the Cornish participation in the Western Rising. After the defeats at Fenny Bridges, Clyst and Sampford Courtenay the Cornish rebels had no route home. Launceston as the county town of Cornwall was the natural point for submission. The executions that followed including the hanging of the Mayor of Bodmin suppressed any further resistance.

Casualties & Losses

Multiple rebel leaders executed including the Mayor of Bodmin

Forces Involved

Royal garrison; surrendered Cornish rebels

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