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Bigod Rebellion at Scarborough 1537

1537
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Bigod attack Scarborough 1537 · Scarborough Castle rising 1537
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Sir Francis Bigod rebels
Forces
Scarborough garrison c.100–120.
VS
Victor
Henry VIII (crown)
Forces
Bigod's rebels c.400–600
Outcome
Bigod rebels attempt to take Scarborough Castle; castle holds and rebels disperse
The Battle

History & Significance

The failed attempt on Scarborough Castle collapsed the Bigod rising in the East Riding and effectively ended the armed phase of northern resistance to the dissolution of the monasteries.

Casualties & Losses

Minor

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Bigod Rebellion at Scarborough 1537

Bowl barrow 600m north of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Bowl barrow 450m north east of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Bowl barrow 550m north north west of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Bowl barrow 100m east of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Bowl barrow 150m north of Moor House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
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