Anglo Saxon
Fine depending on who you kill
What is Wergild?
A punishment designed to be so horrible it would out you off committing that crime
What type of punishment was a deterrent?
French ruler who took England in 1066
Who was William the Conquerer?
You had to join one of these when you got to 15
What is a tithing?
Calling on God to be a witness to a special promise
What was an Oath?
Fine for an area used to keep Norman soldiers safe
What was Murdrum?
Raise the alarm
Who was the Hue and Cry?
Punishment which meant you lost your life
What was Capital Punishment?
Poaching was a type of crime people turned a blind eye to
What is a social crime?
Murder Assault Public disorder
What types of crime could happen to a person?
A public punishment that caused physical pain as well as embarrassment
What were stocks and pillories?
Castration and blinding
What were the punishments for poaching?
Included Hot Iron and Cold Water
What was a Trial by Ordeal?
These were made up of 12 men from the village
What was a jury?
Law that made poaching a crime
What were the Forest Laws?