Maker: Unknown
Crossbow bolts or quarrels (20).
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1540
Crossbow bolts, unlike longbow arrows, were short, about 30cm (12inches) long, and thick. Their iron heads were large and often of diamond section, hence their name “quarrel” from the French carré (square). Although crossbows are often thought to be very powerful, modern tests show that most were very similar in range and power to the longbow though much simpler to use.
Group Height 37 cm
Accession number: HEN.M.422-1933
Primary reference Number: 19485
Old object number: PB 169
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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