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Tudor

Bigod Rebellion at Hull 1537

1537
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Bigod rising 1537 · Francis Bigod rebellion Hull 1537
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Sir Francis Bigod rebels
Forces
Hull garrison c.100–150.
VS
Victor
Henry VIII (crown)
Forces
Bigod's rebels c.500–1,000
Outcome
Sir Francis Bigod attempts to seize Hull and Scarborough in an unauthorised renewal of rebellion; fails and is captured
The Battle

History & Significance

Bigod rash rising in January 1537 gave Henry VIII the pretext he needed to break the Doncaster truce and execute the Pilgrimage of Grace leadership.

Casualties & Losses

Minor; Bigod captured and later executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Bigod Rebellion at Hull 1537

Hull Castle, South Blockhouse and part of late 17th century Hull Citadel Fort at Garrison Side
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Beverley Gate and adjacent archaeological remains forming part of Hull's medieval and post-medieval defences
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Second World War QF bombing decoy, known as East Halton, East Marsh, East Marsh Road, Goxhill, 900m south-east of Lynton Stud
Scheduled monument · ~4 miles
Haltemprice Augustinian priory
Scheduled monument · ~4 miles
Swine Castle Hill
Scheduled monument · ~4 miles
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