Battle of Sedgemoor

BelligerentsKingdom of EnglandMonmouth RebelsCommanders and leadersLouis de Duras
John Churchill
Henry FitzRoyJames Scott
Ford Grey
Nathaniel WadeStrength 3,000 4,000Casualties and losses 200 killed or wounded 1,300 killed or wounded
2,700 captured

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.