In October 1536 he helped to prevent the spread of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion and was rewarded with an appointment as a Justice of the Peace for Nottinghamshire , and the opportunity to acquire from the Crown lands in Nottinghamshire which became available following the Dissolution of the Monasteries . He purchased Shelford Priory in November 1537 , leased Lenton Priory in 1539 , and in 1540 purchased the manor of Shelford and other properties
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace
Michael Stanhope (died 1552)