Norman England Flashcards
1
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How did the power of the king change?
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- Between 1066-87 took control of England
- To establish his royal authority and needed a stronger more centralised approach to crime and punishment
- Used brutal means to supress rebellions in York and East Anglia
2
Q
Castles:
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- Started a massive programme of castle building
- Placed in every part of the kingdom
- Peasants were made to build the castle
- Designated to keep a careful watch on communities to look intimidating
3
Q
Murdrum Law:
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- Used if an Anglo-Saxon killed a Norman and the murdered was not captured or executed
- Large sum of money paid by the hundred where the body was found
- Protect authority
- Shared responsibility
4
Q
What are Forest Laws?
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- Large stretches of land to be ‘royal forests’
- After a visit to Hampshire, to take control over what he called the Nova Foresta
- Around 40 village communities were evicted
5
Q
What were the consequences of the forest laws?
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- Land used for grazing was no barred
- Led to bitterness
- Social crime
- Hired foresters to enforce them and led to castration and blinding
6
Q
What are outlaws?
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Any man aged 14 who tried to avoid trial and punishment by running away from his community. Women were called ‘waived’
7
Q
Continuity in punishment:
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- Relied on physical punishments, fines and execution
- Role of the community
8
Q
Changes in Punishments:
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- Wergild was ended and given to the king’s officials
- King’s mund-peace
- Increase of crimes that were punishment by death like poaching-wanted exclusive hunting rights
9
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Changes to law enforcement:
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- Trial by combat
- Settle disputes over larger sums and land
- A more dignified option for the wealthy- normal noble custom introduced to England
