Siege of Caerlaverock 1300

[squidge]

The Maxwells, under their gallant chief, made a vigorous defence, showering upon their assailants such heavy missiles that they retired time and again; but in the end the garrison were compelled to surrender, when it was found that there were only sixty men all told, and that they had defied the whole English army for a considerable period.

Maxwell versus de Lacey

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"such heavy missiles lol"

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[Boozeburglar]

I am glad to note that even in them days health and safety was paramount, and crowds were roped out at a safe distance and all gear was assessed as child safe by one so qualified.

[ducati]

I am glad to note that even in them days health and safety was paramount, and crowds were roped out at a safe distance and all gear was assessed as child safe by one so qualified.

And the quality of the camera work is amazing considering photography was in it's infancy.

[squidge]

Alright alright alright sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Are you lot all mathemeticians???? Cant a girl take a little dramatic licence now and again....:lol: Ok ok ok this was a RE ENACTMENT of the siege of caerlaverock!!!! This took place last saturday and sunday sigh sigh sigh!

The knights are my manly hubby ( maxwell - black and white surcoat and red beard) and our dear friend Simon ( Henri de Lacy). The weeboy is my wee boy and the rock is papier mache.......

Lots of fun was had and hey ho we are off again this weekend Aberdour Castle yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee