BattlefieldsPilgrimage of Grace — Lancashire Musters at Preston 1536
Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace — Lancashire Musters at Preston 1536

1536
Lancashire, England
Also known as: Lancashire rising 1536 · Preston rebel muster 1536
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lancashire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local royal authority
VS
Victor
Rebels (Pilgrims)
Outcome
Lancashire commons muster around Preston; conservative gentry reluctantly lead local hosts
The Battle

History & Significance

Lancashire was deeply conservative in religion and had strong connections to dissolved monasteries including Whalley and Sawley. The Preston muster brought the county into the rising, though the Lancashire pilgrims were less unified than the Yorkshire host. The county would provide recruits for Bigod's revolt and suffer heavy suppressions in 1537.

Forces Involved

Lancashire commons, c.3,000-5,000

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