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[[Image:Warwolf_Trebuchet_Rock_of_Ages.jpg|thumb|360px|A Warwolf]] | [[Image:Warwolf_Trebuchet_Rock_of_Ages.jpg|thumb|360px|A Warwolf]] | ||
| − | + | '''The Warwolf''' was a trebuchet used by [[Edward I]] during his invasion of [[Scotland]] in the early 14th Century. ''([[Rock of Ages|"Rock of Ages"]])'' | |
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==Real World Background== | ==Real World Background== | ||
[[Image:Warwolf_Trebuchet_Painting.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A painting of a Warwolf]] | [[Image:Warwolf_Trebuchet_Painting.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A painting of a Warwolf]] | ||
The Warwolf was one of several trebuchets in Edward I's army; others were named Gloucester, Parson, Segrave and Vicar. He employed it at the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304. (Since the garrison surrendered before he got to use it, he ordered some of the defenders back into the castle afterwards,just to see it in action; he demolished the castle gatehouse with it.) | The Warwolf was one of several trebuchets in Edward I's army; others were named Gloucester, Parson, Segrave and Vicar. He employed it at the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304. (Since the garrison surrendered before he got to use it, he ordered some of the defenders back into the castle afterwards,just to see it in action; he demolished the castle gatehouse with it.) | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *{{wikipedia|Warwolf}} | ||
[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 9 October 2025
The Warwolf was a trebuchet used by Edward I during his invasion of Scotland in the early 14th Century. ("Rock of Ages")
Real World Background
File:Warwolf Trebuchet Painting.jpg
A painting of a Warwolf
The Warwolf was one of several trebuchets in Edward I's army; others were named Gloucester, Parson, Segrave and Vicar. He employed it at the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304. (Since the garrison surrendered before he got to use it, he ordered some of the defenders back into the castle afterwards,just to see it in action; he demolished the castle gatehouse with it.)
See Also
- Warwolf at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
