Category: Of Monmouth’s Army

Dorchester, July 18. 1685

With the Rebellion over the Tyrant paid bloody retribution on those that fought for your Liberty

This is an account of the bloody and botched execution of James, Duke of Monmouth on Tower Hill.

With the Rebellion lost, it is every man for himself, Wade, Goodenough, Ferguson and a party make their Escape from Ilfracombe.

The Armies of the two King’s fought a great Battle at Sedgemoor, the victor wrote the History. This is an account from one side.

By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.

This afternoon we prepare to march overnight to Axbridge meanwhile the enemy has advanced to Westonzoyland

The Army remains at Bridgwater and this evening the local men are allowed to return to their homes as the enemy doesn’t press us.

Monmouth and his Army return to Bridgwater and start to fortify the town

This day as we marched to Pedwell to meet the grand Clubmen Army of Somerset, yet upon our arrival, they only number some 200 men.

This day we captured enemy baggage as Wells and rest here for the night.