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Rising at Norwich 1381

1381
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Norwich revolt 1381 · Geoffrey Lister revolt 1381
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Geoffrey Lister and Norfolk rebels
Forces
Norfolk rebels: c.4,000–6,000.
VS
Victor
Henry le Despenser, Bishop of Norwich
Forces
Bishop's forces: c.800–1,200
Outcome
Rebel leader Geoffrey Lister captured and executed after the bishop raised forces to suppress the rising
The Battle

History & Significance

The Norfolk rising under Geoffrey Lister was one of the most organised provincial revolts of 1381, suppressed by the fighting bishop Henry le Despenser.

Casualties & Losses

Geoffrey Lister executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Rising at Norwich 1381

Norwich Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0 miles
19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Curat's House, Haymarket
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Ethelbert Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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