Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history
A 700-year-old skeleton found in Scotland is the first confirmed casualty of a medieval siege weapon.
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167 fractures on a 700-year-old skeleton found beneath Stirling Castle in Scotland have been attributed to a trebuchet, a popular siege weapon. The skeleton, dubbed 'Skeleton 150', is believed to be the earliest-known victim of this type of weapon. The remains, with over 160 fractures throughout the body, were discovered at the site of Stirling Castle.
Researchers believe the individual was a victim of Edward I’s ‘Warwolf’ trebuchet. The exact identity of the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death are not yet known. The number of fractures varies slightly across reporting, with some outlets citing 160 and others 167.
The exact cause of death and the identity of the individual are still unknown. The skeleton's discovery provides a rare glimpse into the brutal realities of medieval warfare.
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- Shattered 700-year-old skeleton could be earliest-known victim of popular siege weapon Yahoo · 2d ago
- Shattered 700-year-old skeleton could be earliest-known victim of siege weapon The Independent · 2d ago
- This Medieval Skeleton Was Discovered With 167 Fractures At A Scottish Castle. Now, Researchers Believe He Was The First Victim Of Edward I’s ‘Warwolf’ Trebuchet All That's Interesting · 2d ago
- The medieval remains, with over 160 places of pulverization throughout their bodies, were the victims of a giant catapult known as a 'trebuchet.' GIGAZINE · 2d ago
- 'Skeleton 150' Is First Confirmed Trebuchet Victim newser.com · 2d ago
- A skeleton found beneath Scotland's Stirling Castle had more than 160 fractures; researchers say it is the first confirmed death from a trebuchet The Times of India · 2d ago
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What is a trebuchet?
A trebuchet is a type of siege engine used in the Middle Ages to hurl projectiles at enemy fortifications.
Where was the skeleton found?
The skeleton was found beneath Stirling Castle in Scotland.
How many fractures were found on the skeleton?
The skeleton had over 160 fractures, with some sources citing 167.
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