BattlefieldsPilgrimage of Grace — Ripon Muster and March (1536 AD)
Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace — Ripon Muster and March (1536 AD)

1536
West Riding, England
Also known as: Ripon rising 1536 · West Riding muster at Ripon
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
West Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Crown
Forces
Crown c.500–1,000 at Ripon.
VS
Victor
Pilgrims
Forces
Pilgrims c.3,000–7,000
Outcome
Ripon and surrounding area contributed to the Pilgrim host
The Battle

History & Significance

Ripon, with its ancient minster and strong religious conservatism, was enthusiastic in the Pilgrimage. The town contributed to the mustering host and provided a staging point for West Riding pilgrims marching south to Doncaster. The dissolution threat to Fountains Abbey nearby gave particular urgency to the local rising.

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