1250 - 1500 Punishments Flashcards
What were the four main punishment types of the medieval period?
During the medieval period, the four main punishments were fines, public humiliation, imprisonment and execution.
What kind of crimes would typically be punished by fines?
Fines would typically be enforced as a result of a petty crime, such as the ever-present theft.
What crime would result in imprisonment in a gaol in the medieval era?
Imprisonment was commonly used to deal with debtors and those who falsely accuse others.
What kind of crimes would be punished by hanging?
Hanging was used to punish a wide range of crimes, from burglary to murder.
What king of crimes would be punished by hanging, drawing and quartering?
High treason and counterfeiting gold or silver coins were commonly punished in this way.
What special execution used to take place at Dover?
At dover, throwing criminals off the cliffs was used as an execution method.
What special execution used to take place at the Scilly Isles?
At the Scilly Isles, criminals could be tied to rocks at low tide and drowned at the tide came in.
What were the four ways to escape a trial?
Trials could be avoided if the perpetrator ran, sought sanctuary, had powerful friends or refused to plead innocent or guilty.
What were the five ways to avoid execution after being sentenced?
After being sentenced, a criminal could pay for a pardon, join the army, be pregnant, recite the bible (to be punished by the church instead) or become a king’s approver by informing on other people.
