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Early Medieval Society
Early Medieval Society
Early Medieval Society
Society in Medieval England was the result of settlers from Germany mixing with the existing population after the Romans left England.
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Early society
Early society
- Early kings had allowed blood feuds to take place which meant that victims of crime could punish criminals themselves.
- This method of controlling crime was not seen as fair by the Anglo-Saxons.
- By 1000 AD, Anglo-Saxon England was made up largely of farming communities that shared the responsibility for maintaining law and order.
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Crimes against property
Crimes against property
- Most crimes were against property.
- An example of this would be theft.
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Poaching
Poaching
- Poaching was an example of a social crime.
- Many people lived together collectively farming land so the population turned a blind eye to poaching as it was considered acceptable to survive in this period.
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Crimes against neighbours
Crimes against neighbours
- Crimes against the person would include insulting your friend or neighbour or something as serious as murder.
Changes Following the Norman Invasion
Changes Following the Norman Invasion
In 1066 the Normans invaded England and William Duke of Normandy, following his victory over Harold and the Battle of Hastings, became the new King of England.
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Changes under the Normans
Changes under the Normans
- The most obvious change following the Norman Invasion was the building of castles.
- The Normans did this to protect themselves and exert their authority over the area.
- Furthermore, they introduced a new language to the country.
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Forest laws
Forest laws
- The Normans also introduced the Forest Laws.
- They claimed that all forest land belonged to the King and therefore trees could no longer be cut down for fuel.
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Reaction to new laws
Reaction to new laws
- In addition, those living in the forest were not allowed to own dogs or use bows and arrows.
- Many normal people ignored this new law as they were happy to break the law in order to be able to survive.
1Medieval England, 1000-1500
1.1Changing Definition of Crime in Medieval England
1.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
1.3Case Studies From 1000-1500
2Early Modern England, 1500-1700
2.1Changing Definitions of Crime
2.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
2.3Case Studies From 1500-1700
318th & 19th Century Britain
3.1Changing Definition of Crime in Industrial Britain
3.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
3.3Case Studies From 1700-1900
4Modern Britain, 1900-Present
4.1Changing Definition of Crime in Modern Britain
4.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
5Whitechapel Local Study
5.1The Geographical Area & Living Conditions
5.2The People of Whitechapel
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1Medieval England, 1000-1500
1.1Changing Definition of Crime in Medieval England
1.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
1.3Case Studies From 1000-1500
2Early Modern England, 1500-1700
2.1Changing Definitions of Crime
2.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
2.3Case Studies From 1500-1700
318th & 19th Century Britain
3.1Changing Definition of Crime in Industrial Britain
3.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
3.3Case Studies From 1700-1900
4Modern Britain, 1900-Present
4.1Changing Definition of Crime in Modern Britain
4.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
5Whitechapel Local Study
5.1The Geographical Area & Living Conditions
5.2The People of Whitechapel
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