Medieval Timeline

The founding of this annex of the Kingswood Abbey was established to be circa 1300 AD, and additions to the abbey property and its history through the Late Middle Ages is documented.

Feb 23, 1300

During the medeival times around the 1300's

Shipping in and out of Southampton, like other major ports, was constantly threatened by pirates, throughout medieval times, and the town itself was raided in the year 1338, by a very large pirate fleet.

Apr 26, 1338

During the medieval times in 1338

The square played an important role in Emperor Charles IV's grand design for Prague in 1348, linking the old town with the new. In medieval times it was the Horse Market, where horses and other goods were traded.

Feb 23, 1348

During the medieval time period in 1348

Historically, Camlann is the village where King Arthur fought his final battle with Modred, although its exact location in England has not been confirmed. The fair is set in the year 1376 and the staff frequently refers to political events of the time.

Aug 18, 1376

During the medieval period in 1376

One of the biggest events know internationally is the annual Malbork Siege. This staging prepared with perfection refers to the defence against polish army in the Battle of Grunwald on 15th July 1410.

Jul 15, 1410

During the medieval time period in 1410

For no small time it was an event that was considered by many scholars to mark the end of the Middle Ages: the fall of Byzantium's capital to the Turks on May 29, 1453. Find out more about it by visiting our This Date in Medieval History feature.

May 29, 1453

During the medieval time period in 1453

Originating in medieval times as an annual trading event Malaga's fair has taken the shape of a 10 day long street party, also commemorating the re-conquest of the city by Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487.

Feb 23, 1487

During the medieval time in 1487

Loose said Mid-America wants to shift the fair's theme from Medieval times, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD, also called the Middle Ages or Dark Ages, to the Renaissance period.

Jan 26, 1500

During the medieval times in the 1500's

St. Andrews Castle, once considered impregnable, fell to Protestant forces in 1559. St. Andrews Cathedral was one of Europe's most important during medieval times.

Feb 24, 1559

During the medieval times in 1559

Despite these setbacks, jousting continued through medieval times until the death of King Henry II of France from jousting injuries in 1599.

Sep 26, 1599

During the medieval time in 1599