Guides

Would you like to know more about how our society functions before joining? Here you can find some of the guides and rules we use to run our group.

Authenticity

Research is a large part of what we do at Stronghold, using contemporary sources such as manuscripts and archaeological evidence to inform decisions about what our members wear at events.

Core Period Authenticity Guide

Authenticity guide for Stronghold's core period (1066-1267)

Shield Designs and Heraldry Guide

Shield Designs and Heraldry Guide for Stronghold's core period (1066-1267)

Living History

We are keen to portray customs and crafts as accurately as we can in the 21st century, from fibre crafts to feasting.

Living History Handbook

Living History Handbook detailing the key elements of our living history displays

Combat

From small tourneys, to tremendous battles, we use both competitive and 'show' techniques depending on what each event requires.

Combat Handbook

Combat Handbook detailing our combat rules and regulations

If you have any questions about any of our documents, feel free to email us at strongholdreenactment@gmail.com to find out more.