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Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/07/2025
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location
The Merchant's House, part of the John Moore Museum

Categories


Medieval Archery Demonstrations

 

Archers from the Despenser Household will be demonstrating the deadly effectiveness of a medieval English longbow this summer. Watch how the arrows fly through the air and the impact on their targets, even on armour!

How many different arrowheads were available?

How many arrows can an archer shoot in a minute?

Did the English use poisoned arrowheads like the French proclaimed?

 

Date & Times

Saturday 12th July

11am

6pm

The demonstration and talk will last approximately 60 minutes with questions

 

 

 

Arrow Impact

 

 

 

Location

Abbey Lawn

 

 

 

Tickets

Free

Donations Appreciated