Crime in Medieval England Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the law maker, and what does this illustrate?
A
The king, illustrating growing power of monarch.
2
Q
When were standard laws written down?
A
After Henry II became king in 1154, the first legal system across whole country.
3
Q
what is poaching?
A
hunting wild animals on other peoples land without paying ‘hunting rights’
4
Q
why was poaching seen as a ‘social crime’?
A
considered acceptable to many people - helped people survive.
5
Q
what role did the church have in defining criminal activity across medieval period?
A
created laws that criminalised some actions, influenced types of punishment given and played a direct role in deciding guilt / innocence
6
Q
what years were medieval england?
A
c1000-c1500
