BattlefieldsPilgrimage of Grace — Cumbrian and Westmorland Muster at Kendal 1536
Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace — Cumbrian and Westmorland Muster at Kendal 1536

1536
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Crown
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Westmorland commons and gentry
Outcome
Kendal muster joined the pilgrim host; dispersed after the Doncaster agreements.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Pilgrimage of Grace spread into Westmorland and Kendal became a muster point for upland commons and gentry. The town contributed men to the rebel host that marched on Pontefract and provided a base for the northwest wing of the movement.

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