Elizabethan Militia of South Devon (1569AD)
Sullock, Jason Villages: ASHPRINGTON. PORTLEMOUTH,
THURLESTONE UGBOROUOH, MODBURY, AVETON
GIFFORD HARFORD, KINGSTON, HOLBETON,
ERMINGTON, RINGMORE AND BIGBURY
Over 800 names mentioned, most with their weaponry
The Militia of 1569 AD
Introduction
In the England of 1569, the traditional enemy was France, but if France was hated, thanks to "Bloody Mary", Spain was detested. When a new Spanish ambassador arrived in London, he was refused residence i...