Shroud Wars: Debate Round 1- Is the Shroud Provably Medieval?

Well folks, its finally here!  Round 1 of the big showdown between Dale (Pro-Shroud) and his nemesis Alan (the Shroud skeptic).  The topics that will be covered in Round 1 include; i) What is the Relevance of the Dating to Begin With?  Even if the Shroud is Medieval, who cares! ii) Pro-Medieval Evidence #1- The Memorandum of Bishop D’Arcis (1389 A.D.). iii) Pro-Medieval Evidence #2- The Archeological Evidence from the Pilgrim’s Badges/Medallion (1349-1356 A.D.). iv) Pro-Medieval Evidence #3- The 1988 C-14 Dating