Battle_of_Deptford_Bridge Cornish_rebellion_of_1497
1 battle of deptford bridge 1.1 cornish force @ bridge 1.2 continuation of battle 1.3 aftermath battle of deptford bridge the battle of deptford bridge (also known battle of blackheath) took place on 17 june 1497 on site in present-day deptford south-east london, adjacent river ravensbourne , culminating event of cornish rebellion. henry vii had mustered army of 25,000 men , cornish lacked supporting cavalry , artillery arms essential professional forces of time. after spreading rumours attack on following monday, henry moved against cornish @ dawn on lucky day – saturday (17 june 1497). royal forces divided 3 battles , 2 under lords oxford, essex , suffolk, wheel round right flank , rear of enemy whilst third waited in reserve. when cornish duly surrounded, lord daubeney , third battle ordered frontal attack. cornish force @ bridge at bridge @ deptford strand, cornish had placed body of archers (utilising arrows full yard long, strong , mighty bow cornishmen said draw ) block pa...