Consequences of the Pilgrimage of Grace

Consequences of the Pilgrimage of Grace

1. Long term

   • Reorganisation of the Council of the North including Robert Bowes and Sir Ralph Ellerker as members
   • Henry excommunicated by Pope
   • Statute of Wills (1540) negated Statute of Uses - recognised rights of landowners to dispose of property including Church property
   • Mary was restored to succession
   • Monasteries were dissolved (largest ones by 1540)
   • Main principles of Catholicism were restated in Act of Six Articles
     • shows Henry changing his mind for financial gain/political reasons
   • Act of Six Articles
   • Moves towards Protestantism not reversed despite rebels' efforts
   • Cromwell removed from power

2. Short term

   • postponed collection of the October subsidy (type of tax)
   • Onslaught upon heresy promised by King in a royal proclamation in 1538
   • Many people died which would affect their families and others in the community