BattlefieldsJack Cade - Skirmish at London Bridge
Medieval

Jack Cade - Skirmish at London Bridge

1450
London, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Jack Cade's rebels
VS
Victor
London citizens and officials (defenders)
Outcome
Fighting raged on London Bridge through the night of 8-9 July 1450; the rebels were repulsed with heavy losses and the bridge was closed against them, marking the turning point that led to the collapse of Cade's rebellion.
The Battle

History & Significance

A medieval skirmish fought in 1450 near London, England. Recorded strengths: not recorded (exact numbers of combatants on either side are not given in surviving accounts, though Cade's rebel army is described as numbering in the thousand….

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Casualties & Losses

At least 40 Londoners and around 200 rebels were killed in the overnight fighting (per historical accounts of the battle).

Forces Involved

not recorded (exact numbers of combatants on either side are not given in surviving accounts, though Cade's rebel army is described as numbering in the thousands)

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