BattlefieldsPeasants' Revolt — March through Essex (1381)
Medieval

Peasants' Revolt — March through Essex (1381)

1381
Essex, England
Also known as: Essex rising 1381 · Essex peasants march to London
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local authorities
Forces
Local authorities: c.100–300.
VS
Victor
Rebels (initially)
Forces
Rebels: c.3,000–5,000 Essex peasants
Outcome
Essex rebels marched from Brentwood through various towns toward London; poll tax collectors attacked; landlords' records burned
The Battle

History & Significance

The Essex rising of 1381 began at Brentwood when tax commissioners were driven off by angry villagers. The Essex rebels marched toward London in parallel with the Kent rising under Wat Tyler. The two forces met at Blackheath and crossed into London together. Essex provided the eastern arm of the Peasants' Revolt and contributed many of the most radical elements of the movement.

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