Siege Engines and Others

The Ballista was a medieval siege weapon used to launch large arrows or bolts at enemy fortifications. It could be operated by a small team of soldiers.

Medieval Warwolves were siege engines used by the English during the Scottish Wars of Independence.

The mangonel is a medieval siege weapon similar to a catapult, used for throwing projectiles at a castle’s wall.

The Springald or Espringal was a mechanical artillery device used for throwing large bolts.

The Medieval Siege Tower was constructed to protect assailants when approaching the walls of a fortification.

The Battering Ram was a medieval siege engine designed to break masonry walls or fortifications.

Caltrops were medieval area-denial weapons made up of sharp spines pointing upwards.

Trebuchets were powerful siege engines used before the advent of gunpowder.