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They were hopeful of gaining support from people in Kent (the focus of Jack Cade's rebellion of 1450), but despite heading to Cade's former rallying site at Blackheath they gained little backing.
As a result, the Cornish rebels were soundly beaten by King Henry VII's forces at the Battle of Deptford Bridge on 17 June 1497 on a site adjacent to the River Ravensbourne.
As one of the leaders, An Gof was executed with Flamank, on 24 June 1497, being hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn. Their heads were displayed on pike-staffs on London Bridge.
On its 500th anniversary, the Cornish uprising was marked by the unveiling of a statue, depicting An Gof and Flamank, at An Gof's home town of St. Keverne in Cornwall.