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Suppression Executions at York after Bigod's Revolt 1537

1537
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Execution of Robert Aske 1537 · York executions 1537
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Pilgrimage leaders
VS
Victor
Crown (Henry VIII)
Outcome
Robert Aske hanged in chains at York Clifford Tower; multiple rebel leaders executed at York
The Battle

History & Significance

The execution of Robert Aske at York in July 1537 was the symbolic military suppression of the Pilgrimage of Grace. Aske, the mass movement's most able leader, was hanged in chains at Clifford Tower — the same castle where Jewish citizens had been massacred in 1190. The executions totalled over 200 across the north, including monks, abbots, gentry and commons.

Casualties & Losses

Robert Aske and multiple leaders executed

Forces Involved

Royal executioners; prisoners from rebellion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Suppression Executions at York after Bigod's Revolt 1537

St Mary's Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
South angle tower of Roman fortress
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Medieval stone town house known as The Norman House to the rear of Nos 48 and 50 Stonegate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Mary's Abbey precinct walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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