The fire pit saw genuine use in the medieval period for protection against cold, appropriate for burning wood safely in open space.
Containing a fire safely was as much a practical concern in the medieval period as at a modern re-enactment camp, and a raised, based fire pit addressed that directly, keeping flames contained and preventing scorch damage to the ground beneath.
Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that practical round fire pit form, part of our historical camp range.
The fire pit saw genuine use in the medieval period for protection against cold, appropriate for burning wood safely in open space.
Containing a fire safely was as much a practical concern in the medieval period as at a modern re-enactment camp, and a raised, based fire pit addressed that directly, keeping flames contained and preventing scorch damage to the ground beneath.
Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that practical round fire pit form, part of our historical camp range.
The fire grill serves as a cooking surface when placed over a small fire, suited to roasting meat or cooking with a skillet placed on top (skillet sold separately).
An elevated grill surface let medieval cooks work directly over hot coals without cookware sitting flush in the ashes, giving better heat control for roasting meat or supporting a pan above the flame.
Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that practical grill, part of our historical camp range.
The medieval kettle comes in different sizes and shapes, appropriate for open-flame cooking or boiling water.
Cast iron kettles were durable, practical vessels for boiling water and general cooking over an open flame, and larger examples let a single kettle serve a bigger camp party efficiently.
Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that practical kettle at a larger size, part of our historical camp range.
This fork and knife set is designed with ease of use and storage in mind, highly useful for campers at re-enactment events. Forks reached Western Europe only slowly and controversially, first documented in Italy through an 11th-century Byzantine marriage and not widely accepted for centuries. This version offers an alternative build to our other fork and knife set.
An iron pick is carved to pick stones and ores, including material difficult to break loose by hand. It was mainly used in medieval times for clearing paths loaded with stone and other obstructions, as well as basic quarrying and mining work. A practical hand tool suited to camp and general historical labour impressions.
