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Title
The Bloody Assizes
Description
Battle of Sedgemoor
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Source
Publisher
Date
1685-07-06
Scenario#
DE15
Location
Somerset, England
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Sedgemoor was the last and decisive engagement between the Kingdom of England and rebels led by the Duke of Monmouth during the Monmouth rebellion, fought on 6 July 1685, and took place at Westonzoyland near Bridgwater in Somerset, England, resulting in a victory for the English army. It was the final battle of the Monmouth Rebellion and followed a series of skirmishes around south-west England between the rebel forces of the Duke of Monmouth, and the Royal Army still loyal to James II. Victory went to the Government and about 500 prisoners fell into their hands. Monmouth escaped from the battlefield but was captured, taken to London and executed nine days later. Many of Monmouth's supporters were tried during the Bloody Assizes. Many were transported abroad, while others were executed by drawing and quartering.
Narrative Source
Wikipedia: Battle of Sedgemoor
External Link
Combatants
England
Monmouth Rebels
Additional Information
Monmouth Rebellion
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