20 brutal photos as medieval-style fighting competition held at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds

Kirkstall Abbey proved a suitable backdrop as a medieval-style competition that sees teams fighting each other was held this weekend.

The Leodis Cup was held in Leeds on Saturday and Sunday and saw a string of Buhurt competitions; which are brutal battles between teams of five fully armoured fighters that are characteristic of tournaments in the middle ages.

There was also a living history camp, historical entertainment, food stalls, and vendors in what was a celebration of medieval history and how we interpret it through various mediums today.

Check out the gallery pictures below and watch the videos above to get an idea of what the fights were like.