The only known trebuchet casualty in history

The only known trebuchet casualty in history

Archaeologists have identified the only known human killed by a trebuchet: a Scottish defender of Stirling Castle in 1304, crushed by a boulder flung at up to 300 km/h. Analysis of Skeleton 150's shattered bones, including micro-CT scans, ruled out other causes. The find highlights the brutality of medieval siege warfare and the sheer power of these engines.

It highlights the brutality of medieval warfare.

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2026-08-17