Anglo saxons Flashcards
1
Q
Anglo saxon crimes?
A
‘crimes against the person’ - theft, assault, fights
‘crimes against property’ - theft, arson, poaching
2
Q
Anglo saxon law enforcement?
A
hue and cry
tithings
taking an oath
trial by ordeal
3
Q
what were the trials of ordeals?
A
trial by hot water
trial by hot iron
trial by cold water
trial by blessed bread
4
Q
Anglo saxon punishments?
A
the wirgild
capital punishment
corporal punishment
stocks and pillory
5
Q
What was the wirgild?
A
If someone was killed, the murderer would have to pay a fine to the victims family.
The amount depended on their status.
6
Q
what years was the anglo saxon period?
A
410 - 1066
