In the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion, the rebel Duke of Monmouth was proclaimed King on the Cornhill in Bridgwater and in other local towns. He eventually led his troops on a night-time attack on the King's position near Westonzoyland. Surprise was lost when a musket was accidentally discharged, and the Battle of Sedgemoor resulted in defeat for the Duke. He was later beheaded at the Tower of London, and nine locals were executed for treason.
in the 1685 monmouth rebellion the rebel duke of monmouth was proclaimed king on the cornhill in bridgwater and in other local towns he eventually led his troops on a night-time attack on the king's position near westonzoyland surprise was lost when a musket was accidentally discharged and the battle of sedgemoor resulted in defeat for the duke he was later beheaded at the tower of london and nine locals were executed for treason