The Shire of Nant-Y-Derwyddon hosts The Siege of Calais
Fall, 2001
It is 1346 and King Edward has laid siege to Calais, and has even built a small town to garrison his army in his terrible determination to take the town whatever the costs. But his men-at-arms are restless, as are the French, and a joust or two across the palisades keeps them manageable. There are always the headstrong that would take Calais by force, and they storm the walls from time to time, probing for weakness.
Fighting: This is a chivalric event, and there will be no "winners" in the usual sense. Prizes will be awarded, however, to individuals who best show the chivalric virtues throughout the event.
There will be a torchlight barrier tourney on Friday night, team (five heavies, as many archers as you can field) assault on the castle facade Saturday, and the Company of Saint Olaf will host a Grand Pas d'Armes on Saturday night.
A&S Competition: Open A&S and Populace Choice Competition. Entries received Saturday, 8:30 - 10:00. Encampment, harness, and personal appearance are also A&S entries if documented and entered.
Feast: The feast will be prepared by James de Lyon from Lord Basil's garden of medieval vegetable varieties and medieval strains of pigs and chickens, barring crop failure.
Arrangements: Camping Only. Discreetly dry. Camper space through Kinser Park, 710 Kinser Park Lane, Greeneville, TN 37443. Leashed pets allowed. No ground fires. Site opens at Friday 5:00 pm and closes Sunday at 12:00 pm. More information in the calendar section of the Shire's website: (Removed link to old website.)
Directions: From I-81, take Exit 23 to Greeneville. Take South Business 70/11E Exit to 70/321 South. If from the West, take a right off exit ramp and it is 0.1 miles to the 1st redlight. (If from the East, take a left.) At light, turn right onto 70/321 South. Take 70 South for 6.1 miles, turn left onto East Allens Bridge Road. After 2.5 miles, turn right. After 100 feet, turn right at the T-intersection. After 0.9 miles, turn right. After 1.2 miles, turn right and the camping area will be ahead on the left. Watch for Kinser Park signs.
Prices: Members Receive $3 discount. Please make all checks to SCA, INC., Nant-Y-Derwyddon.
Weekend: $15.00
Daytrip: $ 10.00
Off-board deduct $3.00
Host and Reservations: Lord Basil Rattenbury, MKA Scott Smith, 4911 Carters Valley Rd, Church Hill TN 37642, (423)357-2961, BasilRattenbury@aol.com
