“Berkhamsted” Crossbow

England, 13th Century

• Materials: Beech, ash, linen fiber
• Stock length: 80 cm
• Stock thickness: 3 cm
• Stock width: 4 cm
• Bow length: 94 cm
• Bow width: 4.3 cm
• Bolt length: 30–40 cm
• Weight: 1500 g

This model is based on several historical illustrations and an archaeological find of a bow from Berkhamsted Castle.

A distinctive feature of this model is the bow tips, which resemble finds from medieval England. One such bow is preserved in a museum at Berkhamsted Castle.

The crossbow is designed for target shooting, optimized for lightness, with a total weight of just 1.5 kg.

The straight stock is the most common form of medieval and early modern crossbows.

An excellent choice for crossbow ranges and tournaments.