The Penruddock Uprising was a Royalist revolt launched on 11 March 1655, intending to restore Charles II to the throne of England. It was led by John Penruddock, a Wiltshire landowner who fought for Charles I in the First English Civil War; intended as one of a number of co-ordinated risings, the others failed to take place and it was easily suppressed.
Colonel John Penruddock
John Thurloe; Cromwell's spymaster who was aware of the proposed uprising several months before
South Molton town centre, where the rebels were trapped on 14 March 1655
South Molton is a town and civil parish in Devon, England. It is part of the North Devon local government district. The town is on the River Mole.
The Square, looking towards SE showing the projecting north front of the Palladian Guildhall built 1739-41
Amory Centre, 125 High Street: Town Council's offices and library.
The Guildhall was constructed between 1739 and 1743
Portrait of Hugh Squier (1625–1710), Town Hall, South Molton