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Ket Rebellion Attempt on Castle Rising 1549

1549
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Castle Rising and Kett Rebellion 1549 · Norfolk rebellion Castle Rising 1549
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uncertain
Forces
Norfolk rebel contingent c.200–500.
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Forces
Castle Rising garrison c.100–200
Outcome
Kett rebel sympathisers in northwest Norfolk attempt to secure Castle Rising and surrounding area during the main Norwich encampment
The Battle

History & Significance

Activity around Castle Rising during the Kett Rebellion illustrated how the Norfolk rising spread across the entire county rather than remaining concentrated at Norwich.

Casualties & Losses

Minor

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Ket Rebellion Attempt on Castle Rising 1549

Two bowl barrows on Roydon Common, 700m south west of Hall Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Bowl barrow on Roydon Common, 800m south west of Hall Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Site of All Saints' Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Bowl barrow on Leziate Heath, 300m west of Leziate Drove
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
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