Episode 2 of 4

March to London

When
13 June 1497
Where
Hounslow Heath, near London
Part of
Cornish Rebellion of 1497

The rebel army marched from Cornwall to London, gathering support from other counties, while royal forces moved to intercept them.

The insurgent army, mainly Cornishmen with support from Devon and Somerset, advanced toward the capital. Royal forces under Daubeny camped on Hounslow Heath on 13 June 1497, positioning for the final engagement.

Sources

  1. Cornish rebellion of 1497 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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