Tudor England
''Alehouse'' Dagger
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/alehouse-daggerSeen in England from the 16th to 18th Centuries, The so-called “Alehouse” Dagger was a broad bladed, double-edged fighting fight. Having a “Sword Hilt&r …
Coalhouse Fort
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/coalhouse-fortLocated at East Tilbury, Essex, England – Coalhouse Fort was originally part of The Thames Defensive Line of Fortifications. These facilities go back to the “ …
''Peascod Belly''
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/peascod-bellyA highly popular Men’s fashion style in the 16th Century, it’s name is often linked to “Peacock” and also that of The “Goose”. By way …
Battery Tower
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/battery-towerSeen in use around the 16th Century, Battery Towers were fortified Round Towers especially designed to accommodate the relatively “new” Military technology of …
Casemate
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/casemateDeveloped for artillery emplacements and as components for Device Forts, Casemate's were enclosed protective structures (made of stone and later steel). They are sometime …
Company of Masters
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/company-of-mastersThe Company of Masters was the predominate School of Swordsmanship and Combat Arms training in 16th Century England. It was established by King Henry VIII to teach standa …
''Rough Wooing''
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/rough-wooingThe term ''Rough Wooing'' (from The Scottish), is identified by Historians as part of The Anglo-Scottish Wars. While the series of armed engagements ranged from the 14th …
Guild of Sword Masters
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/guild-of-sword-mastersThe Guild of Sword Masters known as The Masters of Defense, were formed in England around 1311 AD. They were specialists with not only Swordsmanship, but Close Quarters c …
Lords of The Congregation
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/lords-of-the-congregationFormed in 1557 AD, The ''Lords of The Congregation'' were a collective of Scottish Lords (Noblemen), who advocated a change in Scotland's established Religion – Cat …
Tudor Bonnet
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/tudor-england/tudor-bonnetIconic in appearance, The ‘’Tudor Bonnet’’ was a common Upper Class headpiece worn by Men around the late 15th Century. Although it would fall fro …