Wikipedia

Guy of Warwick's Sword

The Guy of Warwick sword reputedly belonged to the legendary Guy of Warwick who is said to have lived in the 10th century.

Guy of Warwick's most successful feat was the defeat of the Danish giant Colbran to save the English Crown for King Athelstan, who reigned from 925 to 940 when Guy of Warwick used this sword.

The sword's construction indicates that it dates back at least to the 13th century, and it is a typical cross-hilted weapon from that time. The sword measures over 5ft in length and is designed to be used with two hands.

In the time of Queen Elizabeth I of England there was an official Keeper of Guy of Warwicks Sword. Today the sword is held at Warwick Castle.

References

  • "Treasures of Britain", p.477. Published by Drive Publications Ltd.


This article is copied from an article on Wikipedia® - the free encyclopedia created and edited by its online user community. The text was not checked or edited by anyone on our staff. Although the vast majority of Wikipedia® encyclopedia articles provide accurate and timely information, please do not assume the accuracy of any particular article. This article is distributed under the terms of GNU Free Documentation License.

Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.