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Tudor

Reiver Raid on Knaresborough 1536

1536
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Knaresborough reiver raid 1536 · Border raiders at Knaresborough 1536
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Knaresborough community
Forces
Knaresborough garrison/militia c.50–100.
VS
Victor
Border reivers
Forces
Reivers c.100–200
Outcome
During the disorder of the Pilgrimage of Grace reiver bands exploit the breakdown of order to raid as far south as Knaresborough in Yorkshire
The Battle

History & Significance

Reiving activity extending to Knaresborough during the Pilgrimage of Grace demonstrated how rebellion in the north amplified the chronic lawlessness of the border zone.

Casualties & Losses

Several killed; property losses

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Reiver Raid on Knaresborough 1536

Knaresborough Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
High Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Robert's Cave medieval hermitage, 90m north of Plumpton Mill Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Spofforth Castle magnates' residence
Scheduled monument · ~3.9 miles
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