BattlefieldsPilgrimage of Grace — Beverley Muster October 1536
Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace — Beverley Muster October 1536

1536
Yorkshire East Riding, England
Also known as: East Riding muster at Beverley 1536 · Beverley Pilgrimage muster
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire East Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local royal authority
VS
Victor
Rebels (Pilgrims)
Outcome
Robert Aske and East Riding commons muster at Beverley; thousands take the Pilgrims oath
The Battle

History & Significance

Beverley was a key assembly point for the East Riding host led by Robert Aske. The town, with its great minster and strong monastic connections, was a natural rallying point. Aske administered the Pilgrims oath here to thousands of commons and gentry, creating the organised force that would shortly threaten Hull and march on York.

Forces Involved

East Riding commons and gentry, c.5,000-8,000

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