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Tudor

Rising in the North Lincolnshire 1536

1536
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Lincolnshire Rising 1536 · Lincolnshire rebellion October 1536
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lincolnshire rebels
Forces
Crown forces c.500–1,000
VS
Victor
Henry VIII (crown)
Forces
Lincolnshire rebels c.10,000–15,000
Outcome
Widespread Lincolnshire rising against dissolution of monasteries and new taxes collapses after Henry VIII sends stern reply and promises pardon
The Battle

History & Significance

The Lincolnshire Rising was the immediate trigger for the larger Pilgrimage of Grace and the first major armed challenge to the Henrician Reformation in the north.

Casualties & Losses

None in military action; leaders later executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Rising in the North Lincolnshire 1536

High Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Roman and medieval town wall with gate in Saltergate
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Stonebow
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Grey Friars Museum, Broadgate
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Roman remains beneath Boots building
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
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