A Lord of a Local Court and a meeting that involved community members that knew the accused and could make a judgement on their guilt or innocence.
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What happened if the Folkmoot couldn't reach a decision?
The accused would have to undertake an ordeal.
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What was a Trial By Ordeal?
A trial that passed the guilt or innocence of a criminal by leaving it up to God.
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What was Trial by Fire (or hot iron)?
The accused would hold a hot iron bar then have their wounds dressed. If their wounds were healing after three days they were considered innocent and God had protected them. If they festered then God had forsaken them.
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What was Trial by Hot Water?
The accused would retrieve an object from a pot of boiling water. Their wounds were bound and dressed and inspected three days later.
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What was Trial by Cold Water?
The accused would be thrown into a local pond or lake. The water represented purity, therefore if guilty they would float. If innocent they would be accepted into the water and possibly drown.
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What was trial by Sacrament (blessed bread)?
This was mainly used for the clergy - the accused would begin by praying that if they were guilty they would choke, then they ate the bread. If they survived, they were innocent.
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