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Throughout the medieval period, it was believed that the only way to keep order was to make sure that the people were scared of the punishments given for crimes committed. For this reason, all crimes from stealing to burglary of houses to murder had harsh punishments.

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Medieval times were no less than hell for those convicted of crimes. Criminals were brutally tortured with some of the worst punishments ever known.

During the Middle Ages, people were punished in various ways that would seem cruel and unusual to us today. Some of the worst punishments...

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10 Worst Medieval Punishments Ever Known to Man

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Medieval times were no less than hell for those convicted of crimes. Criminals were brutally tortured with some of the worst punishments ever known. During the Middle Ages, people were punished in various ways that would seem cruel and unusual to us today. Some of the worst punishments...

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Although there were gaols, they were generally used to hold a prisoner awaiting trial rather than as a means of punishment. Fines, shaming (being placed in stocks), mutilation (cutting off a part of the body), or death were the most common forms of medieval punishment. There was no police force in the medieval period so law-enforcement was in the hands of the community.

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The manorial court dealt with all but the most serious crimes. It was held at various times during the year, and all villagers had to attend or pay a fine. All men were placed in groups of ten called a tithing. Each tithing had to make sure that no member of their group broke the law. If a member of a tithing broke a law then the other members had to make sure that he went to court.

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The Lord’s steward was in charge of the court. A jury of twelve men was chosen by the villagers. The jury had to collect evidence and decide whether the accused was guilty or not guilty and, if found guilty, what the medieval punishment should be.

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The most serious crimes were dealt with by county courts (also known as Shire Courts or Royal Courts. A judge chosen by the King, travelled to each county (twice a year) to deal with crimes too serious for the local lord to deal with. Working with advisors, the judge would work through the evidence, listen to witnesses and come to a verdict. If the evidence was unclear, a trial by ordeal was ordered.

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In Medieval times the punishments of their actions were quite harsh. These punishments related to the crime that they committed. Whatever crime was committed no matter what it always had a punishment.

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Medieval punishment was harsh. As you can see. These human beings as being punished, and humiliated. But things will get worse. This? This would only be for Theft or more. Punishment can get more gruesome...and bloodier.

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Medieval punishment was harsh. As you can see. These human beings as being punished, and humiliated. But things will get worse. This? This would only be for Theft or more. Punishment can get more gruesome...and bloodier.

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Medieval punishment could be death. Man slaughter? Killing someone without meaning to? DEAD. Killing Somone. DEAD. Going against your king. DEAD. And going against their Religion? DEAD

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Kings could decide punishment, but so could the church. First, they must be proven guilty though. They do trial by fire, or by water, or for noblemen, trial by combat.

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If you commit a crime in Medieval Times, it could leave you to eventually deceased. Depending on what punishment is used on you they won't help you to save you from flames or drowning.

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This is the trial by water. They would dip you into the water, floating means guilty. Sinking means innocent. But they wouldn't help you out, would they? Trial by fire is when they bring hot bar of metal out of fire, then give it to the suspect. They walk big steps then let go or the bar. In three days, if you have healed nicely, you are innocent. If it doesn't, guilty. Trial by combat is for noble men alone. They fight, whoever dies was guilty. The survivor is innocent.

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This is a Medieval judge. They are chosen by the king to travel around and do their job. They were elected by the king, they went around as the judge.

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The king of the village could decide punishment, however the church could as well. some punishments could decide if your guilty or not using water and fire