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Tudor

Skirmish at Woodbury Common 1549

1549
Devon, England
Also known as: Woodbury 1549 Prayer Book Rebellion
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Western rebels
Forces
Rebels c.1,000–1,500.
VS
Victor
Crown forces
Forces
Crown forces c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
Rebel positions on the Common cleared
The Battle

History & Significance

Crown forces cleared rebel positions at Woodbury Common east of Exeter as Russell maneuvered to relieve the siege.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Woodbury Common 1549

Animal pound on Woodbury Road, 275m south east of the church
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Woodbury Castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Four bowl barrows at Four Firs on Woodbury Common
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Two bowl barrows on Colaton Raleigh Common, 500m north and 780m north east of Woodbury Castle
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Two bowl barrows on Woodbury Common, both 330m east of Four Firs
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
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