A skeleton found beneath Scotland's Stirling Castle had more than 160 fractures; researchers say it is the first confirmed death from a trebuchet
- The 14th century warrior’s skull was broken in 61 places.
- (University of Bradford photo)A skeleton uncovered beneath Scotland’s Stirling Castle may be the first confirmed archaeological evidence of a person killed by a trebuchet.
- Known to archaeologists as Skeleton 150, the remains belong to a defender who appears to have been killed during a battle in the early 14th century by a weapon that sent a huge boulder flying through the air.
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- The 14th century warrior’s skull was broken in 61 places.
- (University of Bradford photo)A skeleton uncovered beneath Scotland’s Stirling Castle may be the first confirmed archaeological evidence of a person killed by a trebuchet.
- Known to archaeologists as Skeleton 150, the remains belong to a defender who appears to have been killed during a battle in the early 14th century by a weapon that sent a huge boulder flying through the air.
Sources: Times of India