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Feudal System changes (Patronage was increased- where land was given to…
Feudal System changes
Patronage was increased- where land was given to those who swore an oath of loyalty to William and taken away if they broke it
Forest law- William created huge hunting forests, called Royal Forests. Anyone caught hunting in them could be blinded as punishment
By 1086, the King owned 20% of the Land, Norman Lords 50%, the Church 25% and 5% English Landowners
Knights had to garrison a royal castle for 42 days a year in return for land. This commitment was vital to securing the Welsh and Scottish borders
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Tenants-in-chief
Around 200 Barons, Bishops and Abbots
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Trials
Hot Iron
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Victim had to hold a hot iron. If the wound healed over in 3 days, they were innocent
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Cold Water
Trial by Ordeal
Trial by ordeal was where they would undergo an ordeal to prove whether they were innocent or guilty
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Victim would be thrown in water. If they floated, they were guilty
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Slaves
Made up about 10% of population pre-1066 but number reduced due to Church diapproval and cost
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The Witan
Anglo Saxons nobles who advised the King, but did not limit his power- the King could ignore them if he wanted
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Shire Courts
Anglo-Saxon, dealt with Crimes like theft or assault and looked at Land disputes. Overseen by local sheriff
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Manorial Courts
Overseen by Lord of Manor, and dealt with everyday things,such as applications to marry or complaints
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Mundrum
The Normans introduced Mundrum, which was a fine on people in communities where murder occured to stop them harbouring the murderer
William extended the Kings power, and increased the Power of patronage
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William continued Government by Writ, but issued more orders to strengthen central control
William replaced Saxon sheriffs with Normans. He introduced new roles, like Castellans who looked after Royal castles and Forests