The Battle of Sedgemoor took place on July 6, 1685, in Somerset, England. It was the final battle of the Monmouth Rebellion, where supporters of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth attempted to overthrow King James II. The battle was fought between Monmouth's forces and the royal army led by Lord Feversham. The confrontation ended in a decisive victory for the royalists, leading to the capture and execution of many rebels. The defeat marked the end of the rebellion and solidified James II's rule, while also leading to increased repression of dissent in England.