Anglo-Saxon England

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  • Anglo-Saxon England 410-1066
    • Law
      • They had a more localized system of law
      • The role of the community grew and family was key.
        • Blood feuds meant that victim or the victims family could take revenge
          • Led to long running family feuds and violence.
      • The role of the King also increased.
        • Offences against the 'Kings Peace',would be punished harshly.
        • 'King's Peace' should be maintained.
    • Church influence increased
      • 664AD- Synod of Whitby
        • All Anglo-Saxon Kings became Christian.
      • Death Penalty was rarely used, instead mutilations became more common.
      • They now believed offenders could be reformed.

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