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Shield, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a shield and axe in the blacksmith’s workshop at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The shield is reminiscent of one found in the river Thames at Battersea, London. The shield is from pre-Roman Britain and is one of the best…
Raven banner, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a raven banner at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. A raven banner is mentioned in a (late) version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle reporting on a battle in 878 between an invading Viking group and the men of Devon. The latter defeated…
Midden Pits, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A digital photograph of the transportable toilet area at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The area is referred to as ‘Midden Pits’, a term commonly used by archaeologists to describe pits containing household and human waste. The…
Jongleur Path, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a sign at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The sign marks the stage area of the Carnivale site, labelled the ‘Jongleur Path’. ‘Jongleur’ is a term from Old French used during the medieval era for a wandering…
Infant cloak, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A digital photograph of an infant wearing a corduroy hooded cloak at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The cloak was designed and made by Aurore McLeod, based on an imagined medieval outfit for a wealthy child.
Helmets and swords, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of two helmets and two swords in the blacksmith’s workshop at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The helmets are based on designs known from excavations of migration age sites. In particular, the helmet in the foreground is similar…
Green Man, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A close up photograph of the chalkboard at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The chalkboard advertised the programme for the day. The illustration features a green monster, with the foliage suggesting that it may be a green man. Medieval…
Giant chicken, Balingup Medieval Carnivale Parade
A close-up digital photograph of a section of the parade at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. This image features a man, perhaps a cleric, leading a giant chicken. The tonsure haircut is a particularly impressive detail. The parade went through the…