Arts & Sciences

Researching and bringing pre-17th-century skills back to life through hands-on practice. Our community explores historical costuming, illumination and calligraphy, herbalism, armoring, period cooking, metalwork, and musical performance through local workshops and baronial displays.

Martial Arts & Archery

Engaging in full-contact martial disciplines focused on honor, chivalry, and safety. Participants train in heavy armored combat, rapier fencing, target archery, thrown weapons, and siege warfare—ranging from weekly local practices to large-scale kingdom tournaments.

Events & Living History

Immersion in medieval life through regional events, educational courts, weekend camping events, and communal dining. These gatherings bring together artisans, fighters, and scholars from across Atlantia to share knowledge, celebrate honor, and build lasting camaraderie.

Our Territory

Sacred Stone is comprised of four active cantons: Aire Faucon, Charlesbury Crossing, Salesberie Glen, and Middlegate.

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The History of the Barony

Lands & Neighbors

The Barony of the Sacred Stone originally comprised the Western half of North Carolina but is now known as the land from the Foothills and Northern mountains of North Carolina to the Great Pee Dee River. It has wonderful baronies on all four sides with the Barony of Black Diamond to the north in Virginia, the Barony of Windmaster’s Hill to the east in North Carolina, the Barony of Nottinghill Coill to the south in South Carolina, and the Barony of Hawkwood to the west in North Carolina. We are blessed to share dynamic and mutually supportive relationships with all of them.

Founding of the Barony (1977-1982)

Three SCA branches of the Barony of Windmaster’s Hill; the Canton of the Guardians of the Sacred Stone (founded 1/77), the Canton of Hindscroft (founded 5/78) and the Canton of Hawkwood (founded 2/79) joined together in 1980 to form the Shire of Emanon which was elevated to Baronial status in September of 1982. Thus, was the Barony of the Sacred Stone born!

Early Branches & Protectorates (1982–1990)

Since that time, Sacred Stone has had many branches within its borders. Two attempts at college branches at Western Carolina University; Raven’s Keep and Hyrn Keep (3/91-10/94) have come and gone as well as two college branches at Davidson College; Annwyn (9/82-5/83) and Caer Daibhidh (5/84-4/96). We released land for the formation of an original shire in our northwest territories and, in 1990, the Canton of Hindscroft left Sacred Stone to become a shire.

The Canton the Guardians of the Sacred Stone (Charlotte, NC) and the Canton of Hawkwood (Asheville, NC) remained the oldest branches of the Barony. It was in January 1989, that Sacred Stone formed the first Protectorate of the Society and added the Shire of Drachentor (Danville, VA) to its family. While unable to become an official Canton of Sacred Stone, they are very much a part of the Barony ceremonially.

Growth & Transitions (1991–2000)

In 1991, the Kingdom of Atlantia raised the Canton of Baelfire Dunn (Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba and Iredell Counties) from its incipient status. The Canton of Aire Faucon (Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford Counties) was elevated to full status at Sacred Stone’s annual Runestone Collegium in February 1997! And in November of 2000, the Guardians changed their branch name to the Canton of Charlesbury Crossing.

Expansion & Modern Cantons (2001–Present)

Sacred Stone’s expansion continued with the Canton of Crois Brigte which was granted full branch status in Their Majesties’ Court at the Fall of 2001’s Labyrinth event. It marked the return of some of the former Hindscroft lands to the Barony, specifically Winston-Salem, NC, and all Forsyth County. Another incipient branch was formed in Salisbury, NC (Rowan County) — that of Salesberie Glen.

With great rejoicing, the Canton of Hawkwood was elevated to Baronial status by the Kingdom of Atlantia in June of 2004. Later that year at Sacred Stone’s Baronial Birthday in September, the Canton of Salesberie Glen was elevated to full status as well. Also in 2004, the Shire of Hindscroft rejoined the Barony of the Sacred Stone as a canton. In July of 2009, the Canton of Hindscroft officially changed their branch name to the Canton of Middlegate (Davidson, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham and Stokes Counties).

Timeline of Events

• 1982–1990 (Early Expansion): Campus groups like Annwyn and Caer Daibhidh at Davidson College, as well as Raven’s Keep and Hyrn Keep at Western Carolina University, flourished within baronial borders. In 1989, Sacred Stone formed the Society’s first Protectorate with the Shire of Drachentor (Danville, VA).
  
• 1991–2000 (Branch Growth): The Canton of Baelfire Dunn was raised from incipient status in 1991. Aire Faucon was elevated to full canton status at Runestone Collegium in February 1997. In November 2000, the Guardians of the Sacred Stone officially changed their branch name to the Canton of Charlesbury Crossing.
  
• 2001–2004 (New Cantons & Realignments): The Canton of Crois Brigte was granted full status in Fall 2001. In June 2004, the Canton of Hawkwood stepped out to become a barony in its own right. That September, the Canton of Salesberie Glen achieved full canton status, and Hindscroft rejoined Sacred Stone as a canton.
  
• 2009–Present (Modern Era): In July 2009, Hindscroft officially adopted its current name: the Canton of Middlegate, serving Davidson, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and Stokes counties.

History written by Master Bran Trefonnen

• 2004 addendum written by Lord Cyriac Grymsdale
  
• 2009 updates written by Baroness Maeve Griffinsward
  
• 2011 updates and compliance submitted by Lady Annora Hall

Baronial Leadership

The Barony of the Sacred Stone is led by our Coronets (Baron & Baroness), who represent the Crown locally and foster the baronial community. They are supported by a dedicated team of volunteer officers managing heraldry, finances, communications, arts & sciences, and martial activities.