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Tudor

Kett March to Norwich 1549

1549
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Kett rebels advance on Norwich 1549
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norwich authorities
Forces
Norwich garrison c.200–400.
VS
Victor
Kett rebels
Forces
Kett rebels c.5,000–10,000
Outcome
Kett leads approximately 16,000 rebels to Mousehold Heath overlooking Norwich; city authorities negotiate rather than resist
The Battle

History & Significance

The march and encampment on Mousehold Heath transformed a local enclosure dispute into a full-scale occupation of Norfolk largest city.

Casualties & Losses

Minor incidents on march

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Kett March to Norwich 1549

St Ethelbert Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0 miles
Erpingham Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Old Charnel House, The Close
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Norwich Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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