Who won Venner Rising — Leadenhall Street Action 1661?

Royal forces and London trained bands won Venner Rising — Leadenhall Street Action 1661. The outcome was: Venner's band was overwhelmed by superior numbers; Venner himself was severely wounded; most of the insurgents were killed or captured..

When and where did Venner Rising — Leadenhall Street Action 1661 take place?

Venner Rising — Leadenhall Street Action 1661 took place in 1661 in England, England.

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English Civil War

Venner Rising — Leadenhall Street Action 1661

1661

England, England

Era

English Civil War

Battle Type

Pitched Battle

Location

England, England

Status

Unregistered

The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated

Fifth Monarchist insurgents

Forces

royal troops and London trained bands

VS

Victor

Royal forces and London trained bands

Forces

Approximately 30 returning Fifth Monarchist insurgents

Outcome

Venner's band was overwhelmed by superior numbers; Venner himself was severely wounded; most of the insurgents were killed or captured.

The Battle

History & Significance

Venner's Fifth Monarchist insurgents fought in the Leadenhall Street area of the City of London on their return from Highgate on 9 January 1661. Having retreated briefly after the initial fighting, Venner led his men back into the City where they were met by an overwhelming force of royal troops and trained bands.

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London Wall: section of Roman wall and bastion beneath Crosswall, No. 1 America Square and Fenchurch Street railway station

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