BattlefieldsCornish Rebellion — Deptford Bridge 1497
Medieval

Cornish Rebellion — Deptford Bridge 1497

1497
Surrey, England
Also known as: Battle of Deptford Bridge 1497 · Cornish march on London
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Surrey, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cornish rebels under Michael Joseph and Lord Audley
Forces
Royal army c.25000
VS
Victor
Henry VII under Lord Daubeney
Forces
Cornish rebels c.15000
Outcome
Cornish rebels defeated at Deptford Bridge; Audley beheaded; Michael Joseph hanged drawn and quartered; Cornwall pacified with fines
The Battle

History & Significance

Cornish revolt of 1497 was the most serious domestic military threat to early Tudor rule; reaching London itself before defeat; combined with Warbeck's landing it was a very difficult year for Henry VII

Casualties & Losses

c.2000 Cornish rebels killed at Deptford

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