Courtesy of my father's book
Life in the Medieval Castle
by Frances Gies

Courtesy of my father's book
Life in the Medieval Castle
by Frances Gies

FEUDAL TERMS

Almoner: An offical appointed to give alms

Castle Guard: Feudal obligation to serve in castle garrison

Chamberlain: Offical in charge of lord's chamber

Castellan: Governor of castle

Buffet: Traditional blow given to knight at his dubbing

Curia Regis: English royal council

Ost: Feudal military service of lord's army

Mesnie: Military personnel of castle household

Provost: Feudal or royal magistrate

Scutage: Shield tax, paid in lieu of military service

Squire: A knight aspirant

Villein: A 'slave'-laborer usually subject to fuedal dues

castle pictures
courtesy of Castle of the Week

RENAISSANCE CASTLES

Tho China was not 'part' of the European Renaissance, I wanted to add the architecture of the 14th century during the renaissance era.

Warrior Maiden's Pathway

Camelot Tour