Pontefract Castle, the most formidable fortress in the north, was surrendered to the Pilgrim host by Lord Thomas Darcy, who subsequently joined the rebellion. Whether Darcy's capitulation was forced or willing has been debated ever since; he was later executed for treason. The capture of Pontefract gave the Pilgrims control of the strategic key to the north and greatly strengthened their negotiating position with the Crown.
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