BattlefieldsPilgrimage of Grace — Westmorland Penrith Muster Second Wave 1537
Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace — Westmorland Penrith Muster Second Wave 1537

1537
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebel commons
Forces
royal garrison forces from Carlisle
VS
Victor
Royal forces
Forces
Several hundred Cumbrian commons
Outcome
Muster dispersed before significant fighting; leaders arrested and executed at Carlisle.
The Battle

History & Significance

In January 1537 a second muster of Cumbrian rebels gathered around Penrith in support of the Bigod rising. The gathering threatened Carlisle and prompted the governor to call for urgent reinforcement before Wharton dispersed the assembly.

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