BattlefieldsKett's Rebellion — second assault on Norwich 1549
Tudor

Kett's Rebellion — second assault on Norwich 1549

1549
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Second Norwich 1549 · Warwick retakes Norwich
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kett's rebels
Forces
Kett's rebels c.8,000–12,000.
VS
Victor
Crown (Earl of Warwick)
Forces
Earl of Warwick c.10,000–15,000
Outcome
Warwick's army with German and Italian mercenaries stormed Norwich; rebels fought street by street; city retaken; rebels withdrew to Mousehold Heath before final defeat at Dussindale
The Battle

History & Significance

Warwick's reconquest of Norwich was conducted with professional efficiency and considerable violence. The German mercenaries in his army were particularly effective in the street fighting. The rebels' withdrawal to Mousehold Heath set up the final confrontation at Dussindale. Warwick reportedly urged the rebels to disperse but they stood to fight — perhaps because they feared the retribution that awaited them if they surrendered.

Casualties & Losses

Hundreds killed in street fighting

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