Medieval Weapons

Medieval weapons have shaped our history, like castles have shaped our land. From traditional handheld armaments used to inflict terrible injuries, to vast wooden structures used to destroy castles, medieval weapons have been notorious.

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The Medieval Longbow

The longbow was one of the most deadly medieval weapons of the middle ages that could be used by a single soldier. A small cluster of bowmen, each armed with the longbow, could wipe out scores of invaders with every 'loose' of the bow. A terrifying rain of arrows would fly through the air, and as some historical articles suggest, they would almost block out the sun!

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