The Medieval KnightsThe Medieval Knights

This is a slideshow of your average medieval knight.

Life in a Medieval CastleLife in a Medieval Castle

Life in a Medieval Castle began at sunrise, when one of the guards trumpeted the day's start.Although some may think that if you were the ruler of the castle you had an easy life but a day in the castle was long and hard.

What is a Knight?A knight was a mounted man-at-arms who served a lord or other superior For his service he usually got in return a plot of land, or sometimes for pay

Knight's Daily RoutineKnight's Daily Routine

How One Could Become a KnightHow One Could Become a Knight

A knight’s training began at age 7 serving under the title ‘page’. When he was 14 he became a ‘squire’, learning how to use a lance and wear armor. The squire served as an assistant to the knight. When he came of age at 21, he was dubbed a knight.

The Ceremony of a KnightThe ceremony of a knight started with a nightlong vigil in the castle chapel, then a ritual bath at dawn, mass and breakfast with friends and family, and clothing in white vesture. The dubbing was a gentle blow on the neck or shoulder with the flat of a sword. Knights could also be created on a battle field with no ceremony.

Knight’s WeaponsA medieval knight used weapons such as: daggers, lances, maces, flails, swords, broadswords, falchion swords, greatswords, longswords,and battle axes

Different Types of Knights

Knight’s Armor

Armor was first and foremost the knight’s protectionArmor was a symbol of a knight’s military positionArmor was treasured liked riches and was one of the knight’s greatest possessions.

The chivalric code

The knight’s code of chivalry was an unwritten code to show:bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women, use their strength to perform good deeds, look after the poor, defend the weak, look after women and orphans, defend the church, stand for justice, morality, purity and honor

Song of Roland To fear God and maintain His ChurchTo serve the liege lord in valour and faithTo protect the weak and defencelessTo give succour to widows and orphansTo refrain from the wanton giving of offenceTo live by honour and for gloryTo despise pecuniary rewardTo fight for the welfare of allTo obey those placed in authorityTo guard the honour of fellow knightsTo eschew unfairness, meanness and deceitTo keep faithAt all times to speak the truthTo persevere to the end in any enterprise begunTo respect the honour of womenNever to refuse a challenge from an equalNever to turn the back upon a foe.

Duties of a Knight.

Family of a knight

Castle Layout

Land and people of the knight

Creditshttp://www.castlesofbritain.com/castle35.htm

Encarta 1997

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