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Richard II Cheshire Archers — Intimidation of Parliament 1397

1397
Middlesex, England
Also known as: Cheshire archers Parliament 1397 · Richard II standing army 1397
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Middlesex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parliamentary opposition
VS
Victor
Richard II
Outcome
Richard II surrounded Parliament at Westminster with c.2000 Cheshire archers; peers and commons intimidated; Appellants arrested; Richard ruled without restraint
The Battle

History & Significance

Richard II's use of Cheshire archers as a standing guard for Parliament marks the most tyrannical phase of his reign; it anticipated Tudor and Stuart conflicts over parliamentary freedom

Forces Involved

Cheshire archer retinue c.2000; parliamentary lords and commons overawed

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The Jewel Tower
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The Chapter House and Pyx Chamber in the abbey cloisters, Westminster Abbey
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Baynard's Castle, 78m south-west of St Benet Metropolitan Welsh Church
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The Globe Theatre
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The Rose Theatre, Rose Court, Southwark
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