BattlefieldsBigod's Rebellion — Scarborough Attack (1537 AD)
Tudor

Bigod's Rebellion — Scarborough Attack (1537 AD)

1537
North Riding, England
Also known as: Scarborough rising 1537 · John Hallam's attack on Scarborough
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
North Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebels (John Hallam)
Forces
Scarborough garrison c.100–120.
VS
Victor
Crown garrison
Forces
Hallam's rebels c.400–800
Outcome
Rebels repulsed from Scarborough; Hallam executed
The Battle

History & Significance

The second prong of Bigod's simultaneous attack targeted Scarborough. John Hallam led the assault on the town and castle. The garrison held; Hallam and his followers were captured. The failure confirmed that the rebellion had no real military strength and that without the broad popular support of the Pilgrimage, isolated rising could not succeed against determined royal garrisons.

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