List of Medieval Inventions |
| Names of Medieval Inventions | Description of Medieval Inventions |
| Gunpowder | Gunpowder led to the invention of the cannon |
| Silk | Silk changed the clothing in Medieval Times |
| Spectacles | Spectacles were a major medical advancement |
| Clock | The invention of the clock provided a closer structure to daily life |
| Hour glass | The Hour-glass was a timekeeping instrument invented |
| Paper | Paper was introduced in the 1200's |
| Numbering System | The roman numerals were replaced by the Arabs numbering system in Medieval Times |
| Minute Glass | Minute-glass was another timekeeping instrument invented |
| Printing Press | the printing press was invented in the mid 1400's |
| Sun dial | The Sun-dial was another timekeeping instrument invented |
| Compass | The compass enabled Renaissance sailors and explorers to find their bearing in the fog |
| Traverse Boards | Traverse boards were navigation instruments, an older version of the Astrolabe |
| Astrolabes | Medieval invention of the astrolabe was used for used for astronomical purposes and calculating latitudes |
| Cross-staffs | Cross-staffs were used to measure the angle of the Sun or a star above the horizon |
| Nocturnals | Nocturnals were inventions used for measuring and timekeeping instrument |
| Quadrants | Quadrants were used for measuring and timekeeping instrument |
| Almanacs | Almanacs forecast precisely where the the sun, moon, planets and selected navigational stars, are going to be, hour by hour, for years into the future |
| Oars | The use of oars made the galley ships redundant allowing movement into the open seas |
| The Rudder | Rudder enabled use of Wind and Water Power |
| Artesian wells | The invention of Artesian wells eliminated the need for pumping |
| Mills | Mills were built to pump water, grind grain, and crush ore |
| Windmills | The invention of the windmill harnessed wind power |
| Wheelbarrow | The invention of the wheelbarrow allowed faster movement of heavy loads |
| Horseshoes | The invention of horseshoes |
| Horsecollar | The invention of the horsecollar increased farming efficiency |
| Moldboard Plough | The invention of the Moldboard turning plough increased farming efficiency in Medieval Times |
| Stirrups | Stirrups gave the rider greater control and give him greater leverage when swinging his sword or thrusting his lance |
| The Bit and Bridle | The Bit and Bridle was used for controlling the massive destrier warhorses |
| The high-backed saddle | The high-backed saddle gave Medieval knights great leverage |
| Siege weapons | Siege weapon inventions were brought from the crusades to Europe and changed Medieval warfare |
| The Lance | The Lance was long, strong, spear-like weapon, designed for use for knights on horseback |
| The Longbow | The invention of the longbow enable skilled English longbow man could release between 10 - 12 arrows per minute |
| The Crossbow | The Medieval invention of the crossbow applied engineering to the short bow |
| The Flail | The invention of the Flail was used as armor-fighting weapons |
| Chainmail | Chainmail armor was further developed in Medieval Times providing protection against being cut by the opponents blade |
| Armor | A Medieval knights armor was invented and developed to protect them from the lethal weapons used in Medieval Times |
| Name of Medieval Invention | Description of Medieval Invention |
List of Medieval Inventions |
