Haynes of Colyton, Devon

A brief account of the Most Rebellious town in Devon

Local historian Colin Haynes undertook detailed research into Colyton’s role in the Monmouth rebellion of 1685. 105 men from Colyton (more than any other town in Devon) marched off with the Duke and fought at Sedgemoor. In the aftermath, during the bloody assize presided over by the infamous Judge Jeffries, 14 of them were hanged and 22 transported into slavery in the West Indies. Two Colyton rebels were hanged drawn and quartered and their body parts prominently displayed around the town as a grim reminder of the penalty for treason.

REBEL TOWN MEMENTOES
Sourced from west country suppliers. 
Available exclusively from Haynes of Colyton:-

Colyton's Rebel Bear an exclusively designed gift.

Dark blue with collar, or red with hood
     (Scythe not included)
Jointed arms & legs
£9.95 each including P&P within UK

Polo Shirts, Sweat Shirts
Various colours from £10.99
All with embroidered Rebel Town motif
as shown below

In 2003, Colin published a book detailing the full history of Colyton’s part in the Rebellion.

The Most Rebellious Town in Devon
£9.50 plus £1 P&P

Bone China Mug
With Rebel motif and legend
on reverse side
£5.95 plus £1 P&P