What is The Barony of Ben Dunfirth?

The Barony of Ben Dunfirth is the branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) serving the Hamilton, Brantford, and Burlington area of Ontario, Canada in the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The SCA is an inclusive community pursuing research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture. The lives of participants are enriched as we gain knowledge of history through activities, demonstrations, and events.

We welcome all people interested in historical re-enactment, trying new crafts and activities, learning about the past, or becoming involved in a family-friendly hobby that has something to offer for all ages.

Lord Ichijou swinging a sword at Gajin Bahadur
minck wearing a red tunic, holding out his arm for jihaka, wearing a red dress
ascelyn smiling, looking to the left, the queen in the foreground
mistress maegwyn sitting and looking off to the left in a crowd of people
Lord Eogan wearing a yellow tunic and green kaftan smiles at Lord Bacchus
Duchess Jocea wearing a mask printed with the Rozakii household symbol speaks during court
Noble Ascelyn of Ben Dunfirth and Honourable Lady Katrina Prebensdottir smiling, sitting at a table during a mead tasting
katsu in red samurai armour, bushy moustache attached to his helmet, holding a polearm
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Their Excellencies of Ben Dunfirth

Their Excellencies, otherwise know as the Baronial Nobles of Ben Dunfirth, are the ceremonial heads of the Barony. They represent their respective branch across The Kingdom of Ealdormere and The SCA.

Jørgen Lennertson (He/Him) and Meredyth Llwellyn (She/Her) are the current reigning Excellencies of Ben Dunfirth.

Portrait of Their Excellencies Baron Jørgen Lennertson and Baroness Meredyth Llwellyn at Pennsic 50

Welcome from Their Excellencies

Welcome from Their Excellencies,

Unto the nobles of the Barony of Ben Dunfirth, and all visitors and guests, warm greetings from Jørgen and Meredyth, your Baroness and Baron!

Our barony is at the heart of the Kingdom of Ealdormere, and we welcome you – we are a fierce, pragmatic people, and while in the past twenty-one years our barony seen many changing faces, we are proud of our heritage and how we as a group collectively overcome adversity and challenges, and contribute with our arts and service to the kingdom at large.

We would like to encourage your participation, and we are your hosts within our boundaries. If you would like to attend local business meetings or fight and fencing practices, we meet Mondays. On occasion, we have Scribal Nights, hosted by Marioun Golightly, and Archery Practices on Sundays.

We host the events Murder Melee in the Meadow and Huntsman’s Harvest, and occasionally a kingdom event every year or two. If you would like to get involved in the Society, and you have questions, feel free to reach out to us and we’ll give a helping hand.

Thank you for joining us!

Jørgen & Meredyth

Domine et Dominus Arx