Each year a full contact National Medieval Swordmanship Tournement is held, with various heats throughout the year.

This video shows just a flavour of the swordmanship of Sir Ralph De Montfichet as he took part in the first heat. Unfortunately he went out in the secound round, but watch this space as he has another go!

Video Footage shot by Lancaster Armouries,

If you want to see more including all the 2005 final's click the link below.