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Cade Rebellion — Blackheath Muster June 1450

1450
Kent, England
Also known as: Cade at Blackheath 1450 · Kentish rebels at Blackheath
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal army
VS
Victor
Rebels (initial withdrawal then return)
Outcome
Rebels camped at Blackheath; royal army advanced but rebels withdrew; royal army ambushed at Sevenoaks; rebels returned to Blackheath with momentum
The Battle

History & Significance

Blackheath was the rebels primary camp and muster point; initial royal attempt to advance on the camp led to the Sevenoaks defeat which energised the rebellion

Forces Involved

Cade's rebel force 10000-20000; royal army under Henry VI

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Cade Rebellion — Blackheath Muster June 1450

West Grove, Conduit House, Blackheath
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Queen's House
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Romano-Celtic temple in Greenwich Park
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
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