The original Scorton Silver Arrow of 1673
together with Silver Coin, Pouch and Silver Brooch.
Deposited with The Royal Armories in Leeds, a replica Arrow is awarded in its place.
Awarded to the first Archer to pierce the inner 3 inch diameter black spot from 100 yards and thus becomes Captain of the Arrow for the ensuing year.
The Silver Bugle.
A Silver Hunting Horn, engraved with the inscription “The archers assembled to shoot at Middleton-One-Row on the 21st day of August 1834 purchased by subscription this Bugle to be won as a Transferable Prize by The Lieutenant of the Target”.
It is awarded to the first Archer to pierce the Red from 100 yards and thus become Lieutenant for the ensuing year.
The Gold Medal for Captain of Numbers
The Medal is inscribed on one side:
“1842 Subscription Medal transferable to the Captain of Numbers at the annual shooting for the Ancient Silver Arrow which was shot for at Scorton Yorkshire in 1673.
Awarded to the Archer with the highest number of hits.
The Gold Medal for Highest Score
The Medal is inscribed on one side:
“1845 Subscription Medal, transferable to the winner of Greatest Score at the annual shooting for the Ancient Silver Arrow which was shot for at Scorton Yorkshire in 1673.
Awarded to the Archer with the highest score.
The Ancient Horn Spoon
Made of Horn, with an attached silver chain and a small oval plate inscribed: “Ancient Horn Spoon”.
The dish on the spoon has been repaired and pinned with silver plate, inscribed “Ristum, Teneatis, Amica” – Restrain your laughter, friends.
It is awarded for the worst white.
The Silver Cup for Best Gold
Awarded for best gold of the Tournament
This can also be won outright by getting three successive Best Golds.
The present cup, The Phillip’s Cup, was presented by Mr John W Phillips of Pendle and Samlesbury Archers in 1935 after he won the former Cup, The Hutton-Coates Cup.
The Hutton-Coates Cup had been presented by The Rev. C. Hutton-Coates of Burton Agness in 1902, who in turn had won the previous Cup, the Robert Farrer Cup of 1859 at Settle in 1902
Following the death of Henry Peckett in 1884 his family bequeathed the Insignia to The Society of Archers of what had formerly belonged to an now extinct Archery group, The Society of Thirsk Bowmen.
The Thisk Bowmen’s Insignia
The Silver Arrow & Gold Belt
To the Yorkshireman with the Highest Score.
The Thisk Bowmen’s Insignia
The Silver Bugle
To the Yorkshireman with the Greatest Number of Hits
The Thisk Bowmen’s Insignia
The Silver Medal
To the Yorkshireman who makes the Best Gold