Anglo saxon legal system

Question 1

In Anglo-Saxon society what was at the heart of the legal system?

Answer 1

The shire and hundred courts

Question 2

In Anglo-Saxon society what was different around England?

Answer 2

Some legal customs

Question 3

In Anglo-Saxon society what was a wergild?

Answer 3

A punishment that meant a fine was paid to the victims of crime or their families?

Question 4

In Anglo-Saxon society what was the wergild for killing a nobleman and a ceorl?

Answer 4

300 shilling for a nobleman and 100 for a ceorl

Question 5

In an Anglo-Saxon society which crimes brought about the death penalty?

Answer 5

Treason against the king or betraying your lord

Question 6

In Anglo-Saxon society what happened to re-offenders?

Answer 6

They were punished harshly

Question 7

In Anglo-Saxon society what was a ‘hue and cry’?

Answer 7

.If a crime was committed the victim or witness would raise a ‘hue and cry’
.The entire village would be expected to put down their tools and hint for the criminal

Question 8

What were the 2 types of trial?

Answer 8

.One by Jury in the hundred-or-shire court where evidence would be listened to
.Trial by ordeal in a church