The Warwolf, also known as the Loup-de-Guerre or Ludgar, [1] is believed to have been the largest trebuchet ever made. [2] It was created in Scotland by order of Edward I of England , during the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304, as part of the Wars of Scottish Independence .

2019年10月9日 · During the siege King Edward ordered five master carpenters with additional 49 laborers to construct the largest trebuchet ever built. The works took three months to complete. Modern estimates claim that the new trebuchet was 90-120 meters tall (300-400 ft), and was supposedly able to hurl projectiles at a speed of 190 km/h (120 mph).

2022年8月2日 · Edward I’s Warwolf was said to be the largest trebuchet ever constructed, and it lived up to that claim. It has been estimated that its height was between 300 to 400ft (90-120m). This massive trebuchet claimed to be able to launch projectiles at speeds of 120mph (190km/h).

The Warwolf was a siege engine used by English armies during the Scottish Wars of Independence. It was built on the orders of king Edward in 1304 as he laid siege to the Stirling Castle in Scotland. The Warwolf is notable for the fact that it was the largest trebuchet ever built.

Warwolf was a mighty siege engine that was built on the orders of the English monarch in the early 14th century. Edward I of England ordered the construction of this powerful weapon at a time when castle sieges were a regular part of warfare.

2024年11月11日 · Discover the story of Edward I’s Warwolf, the medieval trebuchet so massive it terrified armies before it even fired. Explore its role in the Stirling Castle siege and its place in medieval history.

2020年12月21日 · Did you know that the largest artillery piece of pre-modern era machinery was built in Scotland (the Warwolf Trebuchet)? And have you heard the tale of the brave soldiers who defended the stronghold of Stirling Castle against the expansionist designs of King Edward Longshanks in 1304.

2024年4月11日 · Unleash the power of Warwolf, Edward I's legendary trebuchet, in this captivating journey through medieval warfare and military prowess. Explore its construction, conquests, and enduring legacy today.

Created in Scotland at the command of King Edward Longshanks of England, it was to be used in The Wars for Scottish Independence (1303). Intended for the destruction of Stirling Castle, it is documented that when disassembled, it took 30 oxen carts to move.

Warwolf Trebuchet. The Warwolf trebuchet was built during the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304 by King Edward I of England. It was one of the largest trebuchets ever built, with a throwing arm over 50 feet long and capable of hurling boulders weighing up to 300 pounds.