Lord Protector

to pens in the manor fold so the lord could profit from the manure (it was very valuable because it was used as fertilizer) (Gies and J Gies 35). Wool became a backbone to medieval economy, and even lords, abbots and bishops started to count wealth in terms of sheep (Johnson). Wool became taxed and this helped the King fund his military endeavors (Johnson). These goods helped support the different ranks of feudalism. The goods shepherds provided helped out the lord and the king especially. Wool was

Instead she decided that she would use that time to serve the Lord. She has written many hymns that we enjoy today! Never content with just doing nothing was the motivation that kept her going. (The Life) Although Fanny did experience set-backs in her life she never dwelled on them instead she talked to the Lord about it and moved on. Unfortunately Fanny died in February 12, 1915 after 6 months of illness, she died at age 94 of arteriosclerosis

homosexuality was not tolerated. The case against Lord Audley, Earl of Castlehaven, represents the treatment of those convicted in engaging in sexual behavior with men. Not only was sodomy frowned upon because it went against God’s laws, but it was also considered a crime against honor. Lord Audley’s trial shows that a crime of deviance is worse than a crime against another human being in seventeenth-century England. “The Tryal and Condemnation of Mervin, Lord Audley Earl of Castle-Haven At Westminster

when they got hurt (Brooks 14). Everyone in the military would be expected to fight when called upon in return for lords giving smaller estates (MacDonald 8). Knights weren’t just there to fight, they were expected to give things back

clothes, and cooking meals. They also tended gardens, took care of animals by tending chicken, shearing sheep, and milking cows (Cels 16). Within peasants, there were two main groups of people, the serfs and the freemen. Both were employed by the lords. And serfs were people that paid more fees, and had less rights. Freemen on the other hand paid less fees and had more rights than serfs (Noiret). While freemen could leave the manor when at whim, serfs were not allowed to leave

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the king would make laws, with ministers and parliament (Macdonald, 30). Since there was only one of him, he gave land to loyal Lords and Knights to rule land ("People of the Middle Ages"). The king would give land to Knights, who would become vassals. The king even allowed peasants to make a living off his land which would take place in for example a manor run by a Lord or vassal (Brooks 1). From the feudal system, Kings also gained many things. From the Knights turned vassals, a king would gain

where the lord who owns or controls the estate lives. It was typically the wealthy who owned or had control over any of the manors. Most manors were built of natural stone and were built to last. Their size usually illustrated the owner’s wealth. During the 16th century, medieval manors were built by lords and ranged in size from 1,200-1,800 acres and were primarily used for agricultural purposes. There were a wide variety of people who resided inside a medieval manor. The manor’s lord acted as

and the infant death rate was high. Also, situations where the infant was left alone or in the care of a sibling because the family has to work increased the death rate. During childbirth, the mother would be in company with a midwife. Peasants and lords followed the same procedures in regards to childbirth and baptisms. Children played with what toys were available to them and did small chores such as tending to the livestock until the age of seven. At the age of seven, males would received formal

protection and housing as long as the serfs fulfil their labor obligations and pay taxes. This arrangement allowed the landless serfs and peasants to have safe and permanent housing while also benefiting the lord with labor and other economic services. Manors varied in their sizes and many lords had more than one manor. The lord’s manor included the manor house, church, cottages where the peasants lived, mill, woodland, the pasture and the lord’s demesne which was the farmland. The peasants would grind