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Battle of London Bridge 1450

1450
Surrey, England
Also known as: London Bridge 1450 · Jack Cade in London
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Surrey, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Jack Cade
Forces
Jack Cade rebels: c. 2000–3000. Night skirmish on London Bridge.
VS
Victor
Londoners
Forces
Londoners: c. 1000–1500
Outcome
Cade driven from London after fierce night fighting on London Bridge; pardons offered
The Battle

History & Significance

The night battle on London Bridge ended the rebel occupation of the capital and forced Cade into retreat, ultimately leading to his death in Sussex.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of London Bridge 1450

Fishmongers' Hall
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Roman riverside wall and wharves at Riverbank House
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Romano-British bath house and medieval remains at 11-15 Borough High Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Remains of Winchester Palace, Clink Street and waterfront
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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