Ancient and Medieval justice
Key words
Vigiles
Wergild
Trial by ordeal
Praetorian guard
Magistrate’s court
Jury
Blood feuds
Hue and cry
Execution for treason
Exile
Sanctuary
Stocks / pillory
Benefit of clergy
Manor courts
Shire or county courts
Tithing
Justices of the Peace
Royal courts
Outlaw
Forest laws
Crucifixion
Folk moot
Decimation
Twelve Tables
Oath helpers
Digest of Roman Law
Laws of Ethelbert
Laws of King Alfred
Watch
Constable
Trial by combat
Period
Ancient Rome
c.500BC-400AD
Anglo-Saxons c.600
AD-1066
Normans & Later
Middle Ages c.
1066-1500
Crimes or types of
criminal
Trials & courts
Police
Punishments