Monmouth and his growing force then continued north via Bridgwater, where he took up residence at Bridgwater Castle (21 June),[REF] Glastonbury (22 June) and Shepton Mallet (23 June) in worsening weather [REF].
Monmouth left his headquarters at Keynsham Abbey and moved towards Bath, which had also been occupied by royalist troops, making entry into the city impossible.