The Prayer Book Rebellion
Sampford Courtenay, Devon
In June 1549, villagers at Sampford Courtenay made their priest say the old Latin mass instead of the new English prayer book. The protest spread across Devon and Cornwall, and the rebels besieged Exeter.
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- When
- 1549
- Where
- 50.7890, -3.9480
- Group
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Visiting
A memorial stands in Sampford Courtenay church.
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