Life In A Castle Flashcards
(25 cards)
How frequently is the Gate house manned?
24 hours a day
List three types of weapons used by Gaurds.
They used crossbows, longbows and forked poles
What defensive feature was included in the gatehouse?
There was a lookout so that they could defend themselves from unwelcome visitors.There was also a murder hole.
Is it true that boiling oil was used by Castle defenders?
Yes but very rarely
In the gate tower, what lessons did a page get?
Great education
In the gate tower, what job did a squire do?
They had to dress and take care of everything from his masters weapon to his horse.
Who would make you a knight? What was your title?
The Lord and your title would be ‘Sir’
Who lived in the guard room?
The soldiers that guarded the castle lived here.
What jobs were done by a Fletcher and an Armourer?
The Fletcher makes the bows and arrows and the Armourer oiled weapons armour, and repairs as well as making new weapons and armour.
What modern luxury existed in the Royal apartments for the king?
There was the latest fashion with the best amenities, there was huge windows that filled the room with light and there was even a water tap.
How many people might have been included in a kings visiting party?
100+ people were normally included
What could a prisoner do to his life in jail easier?
You could pay money to make your life in prison comfortable, or even get you out now and again.
What was the other name for a prisoner?
A gaoler
What events took place in the great hall?
Christmas, Thanks-giving and Harvest
Who sat where in the great hall?
Lady sat at the top of the hall, the knights, squires, and other members of the household sat on benches at long tables
How were diners entertained in the great hall?
They were sang to and entertained by someone that the manager had hired
What other uses was the great hall used for ?
It was used as a court for solving disputes and judging criminals. As well as being used for gatherings.
How much did the great hall of Nottingham cost in 1180?
It costed £250 in 1180 but that was a lot of money then.
How was most of the cooking done?
It was done over a large fire
Name 2 uses for bread on the medieval times.
- It was used to eat of instead of plates (trenchers)
- it was soaked in gravy and given to the poor or the dogs
Would fish and chips be on your medieval menu?
No because potatoes didn’t appear in England until the 16th Century, but fish was very popular in lent.
Where was the tournaments held?
It was held in the outer bailey, where the knights just.
What does it mean to just?
You wore Full medieval armour, and you would’ve charged at each other and tried to knock your opponent off with your lance.
Describe early tournaments
They were mock/fake battles between small armies of knights, but many people ended up dead.
