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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:120%;" | Hamlet of Plattefordham
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-style:italic;" | Argent, masoned sable, in pale a sheaf of arrows banded and a laurel wreath gules between flaunches azure.
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! Type
| Hamlet
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! Kingdom
| [[Kingdom of the Outlands]]
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! Parent Branch
| [[Barony of Unser Hafen]]
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! Location
| Northern Wyoming
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! Founded
| A.S. XXVI (26)
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== Overview ==
'''The Hamlet of Plattefordham''' is a local branch of the [[Kingdom of the Outlands]] located in northern Wyoming. It encompasses the communities of Buffalo, Casper, and the surrounding areas, and is currently the northernmost branch in the Kingdom.


==External Links==
== Heraldry ==
'''Registered:''' November 1991 
 
'''Blazon:''' ''Argent, masoned sable, in pale a sheaf of arrows banded and a laurel wreath gules between flaunches azure.''
 
== Location ==
Plattefordham covers the northern region of Wyoming, with activities centered around Buffalo and Casper.
 
== History ==
The name ''Plattefordham'' was registered in November 1991. It combines the French word ''platt'' (“flat”) and the Middle English ''fordham'' (“homestead”). The name is likely an homage to the Platte River, an important regional feature.
 
In November 2025, Plattefordham officially became a '''Hamlet under the [[Barony of Unser Hafen]]'''. This is the first and only Hamlet in the Kingdom of the Outlands as of December, 2025.
 
== Events ==
 
=== Middle Platte Renaissance Faire (2014) ===
An archived capture of the former group website (Wayback Machine, August 2, 2014) shows the group participating in the '''Middle Platte Renaissance Faire''', held August 15–17, 2014 at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds in Casper.
 
=== Feast of the Valkyries ===
A recurring spring gathering and feast hosted by the group.
 
Available event information features the following:
* A day of feasting, frolicking, and seasonal celebration with brightly colored attire encouraged. 
* “Hunter’s horn” game: participants attempted to sneak spears into the hunter’s quiver between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with a prize for the most successful hunter. 
* Table games and other entertainment throughout the day. 
* Traveler’s-fare brunch available continuously. 
* A 3:00 PM potluck, with dishes provided by attendees (including ingredient lists), supplemented by Shire-provided proteins and simple beverages.
 
== External Links ==
* Archived website (Aug 2, 2014): https://web.archive.org/web/20140802003845/https://www.plattefordham.outlands.org/
[https://www.plattefordham.outlands.org/ Official Website of the Shire of Plattefordham]
[https://www.plattefordham.outlands.org/ Official Website of the Shire of Plattefordham]


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Latest revision as of 12:46, 9 December 2025

Hamlet of Plattefordham
Argent, masoned sable, in pale a sheaf of arrows banded and a laurel wreath gules between flaunches azure.
Type Hamlet
Kingdom Kingdom of the Outlands
Parent Branch Barony of Unser Hafen
Location Northern Wyoming
Founded A.S. XXVI (26)

Overview

The Hamlet of Plattefordham is a local branch of the Kingdom of the Outlands located in northern Wyoming. It encompasses the communities of Buffalo, Casper, and the surrounding areas, and is currently the northernmost branch in the Kingdom.

Heraldry

Registered: November 1991

Blazon: Argent, masoned sable, in pale a sheaf of arrows banded and a laurel wreath gules between flaunches azure.

Location

Plattefordham covers the northern region of Wyoming, with activities centered around Buffalo and Casper.

History

The name Plattefordham was registered in November 1991. It combines the French word platt (“flat”) and the Middle English fordham (“homestead”). The name is likely an homage to the Platte River, an important regional feature.

In November 2025, Plattefordham officially became a Hamlet under the Barony of Unser Hafen. This is the first and only Hamlet in the Kingdom of the Outlands as of December, 2025.

Events

Middle Platte Renaissance Faire (2014)

An archived capture of the former group website (Wayback Machine, August 2, 2014) shows the group participating in the Middle Platte Renaissance Faire, held August 15–17, 2014 at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds in Casper.

Feast of the Valkyries

A recurring spring gathering and feast hosted by the group.

Available event information features the following:

  • A day of feasting, frolicking, and seasonal celebration with brightly colored attire encouraged.
  • “Hunter’s horn” game: participants attempted to sneak spears into the hunter’s quiver between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with a prize for the most successful hunter.
  • Table games and other entertainment throughout the day.
  • Traveler’s-fare brunch available continuously.
  • A 3:00 PM potluck, with dishes provided by attendees (including ingredient lists), supplemented by Shire-provided proteins and simple beverages.

Official Website of the Shire of Plattefordham