Key People Flashcards
What did the constable of the castle do
In charge of strategy and military of castle life , arranged the training and work of soldiers
What did the sheriff do
Keep prisoners and hostages in the castle , rules over court cases, and collected taxes .
What did the sheriff do after the military role of the castle was gone
In charge of local justice ,
Who was the royal chaplains
Four that served Henry 1, travelled with him and the royals and attended to spiritual needs, paid an ounce of gold . Could become a higher position
Who was the keeper of the alms dish
In charge of distributing money and food for the poor given from the rich
What did guards do
Knights of the bishop of Ely and Norwich owed service to Norwich castle. They would join as soldiers when rebellion threatened
