Anglo Saxons Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the time period for the Anglo Saxons?
400 - 1100
What was the most crime in this era?
Theft of money, food and belongings, usually of low value
Were violent crimes a major problem or minor?
Small minority of cases
Were violent crimes a major problem or minor?
Small minority of cases
What methods did they use for policing?
Hue and Cry and tithings
What were tithings?
A group of 10 men, aged 12+, and were responsible for each others behaviour. If one of them broke the law the others had to bring him to court or pay the compensation fine to the victim
What was the main means of policing in this time period?
Blood feud
What time period did the role of the king in law-making and law enforcement grow?
500-1066
After the abolishment of the blood feud what replaced this means of punishments?
Weregild
What is the weregild?
Criminal pays compensation to their victims
