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To throw large stones and break down castle walls.

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What were trebuchets made from?

wood


Where were trebuchets made?

trebuchets were made for a siege. They were made near forests as there would be a large supply of wood. The trebuchets would not be made at their castle as their soldiers would be tired of pushing the trebuchet to the enemies castle and by the time they would get to their enemies castle they would be too tired to fight and would most likely lose the battle.


Why are trebuchets made from wood?

Trebuchets were weapons of destruction. They were made from wood because it was easier to transport them, and because there was a plentiful supply of wood to make them out of. Stone was too heavy to use for this weapon, because it would not be able to throw things far enough for its initial purpose.


Do trebuchets have pulleys?

Yes they do.


How do trebuchets operate?

They work as a catapult.


What are facts about counterweight trebuchets?

trebachets have wheels


What movies have trebuchets?

the second narnia...the battle scene


Why was the trebuchets built?

to keep urine from over flowing


What weapons are used to ruin castles?

catapults and trebuchets


When was a trebuchet invented?

The oldest documentation of traction trebuchets date back to China in the 4th century BC. The first record of counterweight trebuchets comes from an Islamic scholar in 1187 AD.


How long were trebuchet used for?

trebuchets originated in china around 300 BC and was used all the way through the 14 century until eventually gunpowder made it obsolete.


What is medieval large catapult?

A large machine made of many tree trunks and large branches. It was capable of flinging stones weighing a hundred or so pounds.