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Buckingham Execution Escort — Tower of London 1521

1521
Greater London, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
no armed opposition
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Royal guard
Outcome
Buckingham executed; no rescue attempt; magnate power further curtailed.
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, was arrested on charges of treason and conveyed under armed guard to the Tower of London, then escorted to Tower Hill for execution. The display of royal power signalled that even the greatest nobleman was not immune from the crown.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Buckingham Execution Escort — Tower of London 1521

The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Three Quays
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Sugar Quay
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Tower Hill West
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Roman hypocaust and building on site of Coal Exchange
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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