Jousting at Linlithgow
Jousting in progress Introduction Today, I attended a jousting themed event at Linlithgow Palace near Edinburgh in eastern Scotland. This was very well organised and themed on the 15th century. The experience was enhanced with supporting exhibits illustrating trades and occupations of the time. Jousting The medieval joust has its origins in the military tactics of heavy cavalry during the High Middle Ages. By the 14th century, many members of the nobility, including kings, had taken up jousting. Object was to showcase their own courage, skill and talents. The sport proved just as dangerous for a king as a knight. A massive head injury incurred during jousting contributed to the death of King Henry VIII. From the 15th century on, jousting became a sport without direct relevance to warfare. Illustrations of the Linlithgow jousting event Medieval lady Jousting in progress Knight Sword fight Linlithgow Loch: Setting for the jou...