The sheriffs and the forests Flashcards
1
Q
What did sheriffs control?
A
Shire Reeve
2
Q
What was the main role of the sheriffs once castles were build
A
Protect and maintain control over the castles
3
Q
What is the Demesne
A
The money paid by sheriffs paid to allow them to manage the kings land and estate
4
Q
What were the sheriffs wage come from
A
Kings tax
5
Q
What was the incentive of sheriffs to maximise wages
A
To collect as much taxes as possilble
6
Q
Where sheriffs popular with locals
A
No, as they enforced tax
7
Q
What was the name of the land that William took away fro earls
A
Forest
8
Q
What did people have to do to keep Williams land undeserved
A
relocate and move
