Battle of Sedgemoor 1685
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1685 | Historic England NHLE name |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Monmouth Rebellion | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
| Registered area | 230.5 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | ST 35039 35908 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000032 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Sedgemoor was the final and decisive engagement of the Monmouth Rebellion, between forces loyal to James II and rebel forces led by the Duke of Monmouth. It was fought on 6 July 1685 at Westonzoyland near Bridgwater in Somerset, England.
The battle followed a series of skirmishes around south-west England between these two forces. King James' forces won the battle, and took about 500 prisoners. 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.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- OS grid reference: ST 35039 35908
- Approximate centre of registered area: 51.1195, -2.9295
- Registered area: 230.5 hectares
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