05-19-2010, 06:13 PM
AOTB,
I don't wholly trust Morris, either. But in this case, he may have been onto something because it links to the late Roman cavalry in Britain, even though he seemed unaware of such units as the two Equites Taifali (in the south) and the Equites Catafractarii (in the north). This gives Morris more weight.
I see no reason to assume that a post-Roman British cavalry would not have all the typical Roman and Celtic weapons at its disposal, as you've suggested. As for armor; it could easily have been worn for a century after it was made-- scale armor resewn onto new leather, and chainmail still finding new owners. Same with helmets, some of which were used for two centuries.
I don't wholly trust Morris, either. But in this case, he may have been onto something because it links to the late Roman cavalry in Britain, even though he seemed unaware of such units as the two Equites Taifali (in the south) and the Equites Catafractarii (in the north). This gives Morris more weight.
I see no reason to assume that a post-Roman British cavalry would not have all the typical Roman and Celtic weapons at its disposal, as you've suggested. As for armor; it could easily have been worn for a century after it was made-- scale armor resewn onto new leather, and chainmail still finding new owners. Same with helmets, some of which were used for two centuries.
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb