BattlefieldsPilgrimage of Grace — Caistor Muster 1536
Tudor

Pilgrimage of Grace — Caistor Muster 1536

1536
Lincolnshire, England
Also known as: Lincolnshire Rising at Caistor 1536
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local royal authority
VS
Victor
Rebels (Pilgrims)
Outcome
Caistor commons rose and joined the north Lincolnshire rebel band marching toward Lincoln
The Battle

History & Significance

Caistor was one of several simultaneous muster points in north Lincolnshire. The rebel bands from Louth, Caistor and Market Rasen converged on Lincoln, swelling the host that faced the Duke of Suffolk. The coordinated nature of the rising across Lincolnshire wolds demonstrated organised discontent rather than mere riot.

Forces Involved

North Lincolnshire commons, estimated 1,500

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