| Welcome |
We are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a historical educational organization. The Society encourages members to live and experience the Middle Ages and Renaissance by wearing the clothing, cooking the food, donning the armor, fighting with the weapons, playing the music, and displaying both honor and chivalry, rather than reading about them in a book.
The Known World of the SCA is divided into kingdoms which are further divided into Baronies (and Cantons, Principalities, Shires, et al). Our shire is located in the Kingdom of Atlantia, which includes the mundane states of Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and a piece of Georgia. The Shire of Roxbury Mill encompasses most of Maryland's Montgomery County. Our neighbors include the Barony of Highland Foorde, Barony of Lochmere, Barony of Stierbach, and the Barony of Storvik.
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| Shire raid -- Lochmeer Rapier practice |
Our rapier fighters engage at Lochmeere
| Rapier practice |
Roxbury Mill Marshals report 12-01-2011
| Vivat Marlin! Vivat Vittorio! |
Marlin and Vittorio awarded the Opal at Dun Carraig Investiture
| Chalice of the Sun God |
Chalice of the Sun God
| members travel to War of the Wings |
Amigrish Siggurdsdottar (Jen Dostal) and Laird Seanne Alansyn travelled to the War Of The Wings event.
| Vivat Tim! |
Timothy of Shaftesbury Awarded The Roxbury Millstone
| Roxbury Mill Martial Symposium - April 30, 2011 |
The season of tournaments and war is upon the horizon. Are you ready to answer your liege lords call to arms, or to win the favor of your lady and the tournament prize? Are you authorized to do combat? Have you gotten soft in the dark winter months? Warriors, swashbucklers, men at arms, archers and squires must make ready. The Shire of Roxbury Mill has the privilege to host the first Annual Martial Arts Symposium, where those who wish may hone their skills and attain authorization to battle for their lady, liege or King. The shire will host four list fields for armored combat, rapier combat, thrown weapons and target archery. As the day closes the Good Shire of Roxbury mill will host a country feast. With a Pas D'Arms by torchlight of armored and rapier combats.
The Symposium was a success!
The Symposium was a success!
| A Roxbury Collegium! |
As the last breath of winter blows, the populace begin to emerge and shake off the winter chill by gathering and sharing skills we've learned and honed over the long, cold dark of Winter. Come and take any of a wide variety of classes (check our website for class details) or volunteer to teach one. Enjoy a lunch (included in the site fee) prepared by Gwenhwyvar Ywein and students.
The Collegium was a success! Check out some photos in the gallery! Collegium Photos!
The Collegium was a success! Check out some photos in the gallery! Collegium Photos!
| SCAtoday.net |
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Wakehurst yew saw reign of Richard II
<p>An ancient yew tree, dating to the 14th century, has been identified at Wakehurst Place in West Sussex. The tree is believed to have been part of a large landscaped garden, and was planted just after the Black Death.</p><p><a href="http://www.scatoday.net/node/22001" target="_blank">read more</a></p> |
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Death leaves Prague... for two months
<p>The skeletal figure of Death, along with his companions Vanity, Greed and Pleasure, has been removed from the famous medieval astronomical clock in the city of Prague for a period of two months. The animated figures will be painted to protect them from humidity. (photos)</p><p><a href="http://www.scatoday.net/node/22028" target="_blank">read more</a></p> |
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Mirabel Wynne elevated to Laurel in Calontir
<p>Eleanor Deyeson reports that Mirabel Wynne was placed on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel by Their Majesties Ostwald and Kaye at Their recent Clothiers' event.</p><p><a href="http://www.scatoday.net/node/22204" target="_blank">read more</a></p> |
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| Medievalists.net |
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‘With a Vertu and Leawté’: Masculine Relationships in Medieval Scotland
When the subject of men in medieval Scotland is mentioned, it often conjures up images of muscular, kilted, claymore-wielding warriors intent on national independence, an image informed more by Mel Gibson’s 1995 Braveheart than by historical fact. |
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A Flat Vault in the “Crac des Chevaliers” and Some Considerations on the Development of Vault Geometry and Stereotomy in Mediaeval Masonry Structures in Syria
The vault is located in the south-western cylindrical tower at the external defensive wall of the "Crac des Chevaliers" Castle in Syria, and was built in the late 13th Century. In this paper the geometry of the vault is analysed and a hypothesis developed on the design process; the technology of the vault will also be considered together with a discussion on the differences with European examples. |
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Battle Castle – Interview with Nicole Tomlinson
I was so fascinated by the stories of the lives of the people and artifacts associated with these strongholds that I didn’t realize I actually wasn’t learning much about the castles themselves. The more I delved into researching the series, the more I wanted to see the technologies that built them (and sometimes brought them down) jump out of my imagination and into action. |
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Mead, drink of vikings, comes out of the Dark Ages
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Announcing the *NEW* Mazer Cup!
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Uncover the Secrets!
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