BattlefieldsWyatt's Rebellion — Gravesend skirmish
Tudor

Wyatt's Rebellion — Gravesend skirmish

1554
Kent, England
Also known as: Wyatt's advance via Gravesend 1554
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal forces
Forces
Royal forces c.1,000–1,500.
VS
Victor
Rebels (Wyatt)
Forces
Wyatt rebels c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Wyatt crossed Thames at Kingston after finding London Bridge defended
The Battle

History & Significance

Unable to cross at London Bridge (which was defended), Wyatt's rebel force marched to Kingston and crossed the Thames there before advancing on London from the west. Gravesend had been a staging post in the rebels' advance, and skirmishes with royal forces occurred along this route.

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