Categories: Demonstration, Educational, Interactive.
Location: Hawick Village.
Description: The Blackshire’s Company of the Sword portrays Stoddard’s company of Foote, based on a Trained Band of English Militia that existed in the 16th century. What do you know of the pike? The pike is one of the most important weapons of a militia! It is used as a primary weapon, in marches and in combat. Join the enthusiastic company as they discuss the pike and how combat was fought as a block of pike points. Witness the ways that pikes can be used and learn all you can. For who knows when you may have to join a militia and fight on the front lines?