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Bigod Rebellion — Carlisle Suppression 1537

1537
Cumberland, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cumbrian rebels
Forces
Norfolk's forces c.2,500–3,500.
VS
Victor
Crown (Norfolk)
Forces
Cumbrian rebels c.800–1,500
Outcome
Duke of Norfolk crushed the Cumbrian phase of Bigod's rebellion; executions followed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Cumbrian revolt of early 1537 was savagely suppressed by the Duke of Norfolk acting under Henry VIII's orders, with public executions at Carlisle demonstrating royal determination.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Bigod Rebellion — Carlisle Suppression 1537

City wall, NE side
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Town wall, section on West Walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Roman and medieval town area bounded by Heads Lane West Wall and Blackfriars Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Carlisle Cathedral precinct
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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