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Sedgemoor Battlefield, Somerset

Sedgemoor Battlefield is the site of the Battle of Sedgemoor (6th July 1685), located near Westonzoyland, Somerset. It was the final battle of the Monmouth rebellion, resulting in a victory to the Royal Army and the subsequent capture and execution of the Duke of Monmouth. A stone memorial marks the site and commemorates those who fell there. The battlefield is within the council area of Somerset.
Historic England Listing 1000032.

Place Type: Battlefield
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.120483,-2.9208927
Grid Reference: ST 3564 3609
Civil Parish: Westonzoyland CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 304315
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sedgemoor_Battlefield,_Somerset_304315

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