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Dover Castle siege J020156
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of a trebuchet. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1889525
Filename: J020156.jpg
Size: 4947 x 3533 (18.3MB)
Date: 11th December 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Artist
Battle Field Graphic Medieval Military Weapon
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This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of Historic England's Graphics Team transports us back to the medieval past, specifically to the siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The image captures the raw power and intensity of warfare during this era, as a colossal trebuchet is poised to hurl a large projectile towards the fortified walls of Dover Castle. The trebuchet, a formidable military engine of the Middle Ages, was a complex and intricately designed machine, capable of launching heavy stones or other projectiles over long distances. The siege of Dover Castle, which lasted from May to August 1216, was a pivotal moment in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellious baronage. The drawing masterfully depicts the trebuchet's intricate mechanical workings, with ropes and counterweights tautly stretched, ready to be released to launch a stone missile towards the castle walls. The surrounding battlefield is a chaotic scene of smoke, dust, and the clash of steel, as soldiers engage in hand-to-hand combat. The drawing also highlights the strategic positioning of the trebuchet, nestled within a protective palisade, allowing the besiegers to bombard the castle from a safe distance. The meticulous attention to detail in this reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn brings the siege of Dover Castle to life, offering a fascinating glimpse into the military tactics and technology of the medieval period.
