Battle of Norton St Philip

The Battle of Norton St Philip was fought on June 27, 1685, during the Monmouth Rebellion in the village of Norton St Philip, in Somerset, England. The battle was the last victory for the rebel forces.

Battle of Norton St Philip
Part of The Monmouth Rebellion
Date27 June 1685
Location
Norton St Philip, Somerset
Result Rebel victory
Belligerents
 England Monmouth Rebels
Commanders and leaders
Earl of Feversham
John Churchill
Duke of Grafton
Duke of Monmouth
Nathaniel Wade
Strength
5,000 7,000+
Casualties and losses
20 killed
50+ wounded
some captured
24 killed
40 wounded
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