Longbows

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bow
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Robin_Hood
gptkbp:bestFinish natural wood finish
gptkbp:bowlingStyle varies by user
instinctive shooting
gptkbp:characteristics D-shaped cross-section
gptkbp:constructionMaterial feathers
lamination
synthetic fibers
linen or hemp
gptkbp:culturalHeritage medieval festivals
medieval warfare
freedom and resistance
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired literature
gptkbp:currentStatus recreational archery
gptkbp:evaluates high
gptkbp:hasEvents archery festivals
gptkbp:hasFunction projectile weapon
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:longbow_from_the_Mary_Rose
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:William_Tell
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Middle Ages
gptkbp:historicalSignificance gptkb:English_longbowmen
military technology
The Longbow: A History
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Longbows
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy influenced modern bows
gptkbp:length 6 to 7 feet
equal to bow length
gptkbp:localHistory ancient origins
gptkbp:localTraditions passed down through generations
gptkbp:madeOf wood
gptkbp:maintenance regular waxing
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of Agincourt
gptkbp:notableEvent Siege of Harfleur
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:King_Henry_V
gptkbp:operationalRange 200 yards
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:medieval_Europe
gptkbp:powers high
gptkbp:proBowls evolved over centuries
simple design
proper storage
archery clubs
governed by rules
increased in the 14th century
gptkbp:replacedBy crossbows
gptkbp:sport Olympic archery
gptkbp:supportRole infantry support
gptkbp:technologyArea aiming with the eye
gptkbp:training long
target practice
gptkbp:tuning tuning for performance
gptkbp:type longbow arrows
self bow
traditional bow
gptkbp:usedBy archers
gptkbp:usedIn Hastings
recreational activities
hunting
warfare
archery tournaments
gptkbp:weight lightweight
50 to 180 pounds
gptkbp:wrestlingPromotion skilled craftsmanship