Medieval Britain
Welcome! On this website, you will find information about medieval activities, Kings, Queens, weapons, castles, and medieval towns in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as well as deep dives into medieval clothing, cooking, and activities people enjoyed in the Middle Ages.
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Medieval Weapons – Medieval Armour and Defence – Medieval Siege Engines and Other Weapons
Explore everything a medieval knight needed to train and battle.
Find out about the most popular (and rarest!) medieval jobs.
See all the medieval buildings you can visit today and their history.
Learn more about the things people enjoyed doing in the Middle Ages.
Try recipes from the Middle Ages and prepare a true majestic feast.
Journey through the sights, sounds, and stories of the Middle Ages and discover the daily routines, customs, and traditions of medieval society. Here are the latest articles for history enthusiast or anyone curious about life in the past!
What Materials Were Used for Medieval Clothes?
During the Middle Ages, a variety of materials were used to make clothing. Let’s take a look at how social status and climate played a role.
English Knights in the Holy Land: Stories from the Crusades
Discover the valour, sacrifice, and adventures of English knights and follow their epic journeys and heroic deeds during the Crusades.
All The UK Medieval Festivals, Fayres, and Banquets in 2024
Are you ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the Middle Ages? Here’s a complete guide to all the festivals coming this year.
Medieval Architecture: What Is a Motte-and-Bailey Castle?
Motte-and-Bailey castles were used throughout Europe, particularly during the early medieval period. Here’s everything about them!
The Best Books to Learn About Medieval Clothing + Patterns
Explore some of the most valuable resources for learning more about medieval clothing and unlock patterns to make your own pieces.
Weapons in the Middle Ages were frequently used by knights, soldiers, and commoners for warfare, hunting, and personal protection. Some standard medieval weapons include swords, knives, and hammers. In this section, you’ll find more details about these, as well as detailed articles about medieval defence and siege engines like ballistas, siege towers, and battering rams.
Medieval Arming Sword
The Arming Sword (or knightly sword) is the single handed cruciform sword of the High Middle Ages.
Medieval Battering Ram
The Battering Ram was a medieval siege engine designed to break masonry walls or fortifications.
Medieval Morning Star
The Morning Star is a club-like weapon with an attached ball adorned with spikes.
Medieval Helmet
The medieval Helmet was a form of protective gear worn to protect the head, or for ceremonial use.
Medieval Trebuchet
Trebuchets were powerful siege engines used before the advent of gunpowder.
Medieval Crossbow
The crossbow is an elastic ranged weapon made with a prod on a tiller.
People in the Middle Ages had a variety of professions, many of which continue today – and others that have, for good or bad, disappeared in time. In this section, you will find details about the most popular medieval jobs and what life was like for those doing them.
Trace the rise and fall of mighty dynasties that wielded power and influence across the medieval landscape. From the House of Wessex and the House of Normandy to the Plantagenets, follow the fortunes of these illustrious families and their members as they navigated the tumultuous currents of medieval politics and warfare.
of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Medieval castles were fortified structures that varied greatly in design, size, and layout based on their location, function, and the resources available to build them. Most usually consisted of a central keep or tower surrounded by walls, buildings, and defensive structures. Many medieval castles had a moat or ditch surrounding them, often filled with water or other obstacles such as spikes or stakes.
Framlingham Castle
Framlingham Castle has no central keep but a curtain wall with 13 towers.
Kirby Castle
Kirby Castle is a ruined fortified manor house in Leicestershire built by Lord Hastings in 1480.
Books About Medieval Britain
Are you looking for reading material about medieval times? Here, I’ve selected some of my favourite books that cover what life was like for people in the Middle Ages. I tried to include a little bit of everything, so you’ll see materials covering medieval architecture, history, clothing, medieval weapons, and many other topics.
