Medieval Crime and Punishment

Saxons and Vikings invaded England when the Roman's left. 

Saxons arrived in smaller tribes and settled where they found approporiate land. They grew into small Kingdoms, which eventually became larger Kingdoms.

Each Kingdom had one leader or ruler, which helped to keep control through a system of loyalty. This was rewarded with gifts of money, land or power.

Should there be crime, there were things to be put in place to maintain order:

- Blood Feuds - A victim's family would be allowed to take revenge on a criminal's family. However, the victim's family would often retaliate with something considered harsher than the original crime,…