A Day in the Life of a Knight

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Harry: Yeah, did they run the country? Where did they live? Did they have any rules they had to follow? The Norman castles featured a square castle keep. The word 'Keep' means "that which keeps or protects - the strongest and securest part of a castle, often used as a place of residence by the lord of the castle". The word 'Keep' also means "To hold, not to let go of, to retain in one's power or possession". The Norman square keep castle is thus explained. Life in a Norman Castle depended on the rank of the people who inhabited the castle. The Lord or Knight of the Castle and usually his family would live in the most protected part of the castle - the Tower or the Keep. A Norman square keep castle which was made of stone was usually built on the ground of the Bailey - rather than on top of the mound As time went on, there was a greater emphasis placed on manners and chivalry. As such, knights were expected to learn the rules of the Code of Chivalry, which was a moral system that introduced the concept of chivalrous conduct. They would also be expected to learn the Art of Courtly Love, which was a 12th-century treatise written by the author, Andreas Capellanus. Knights may spend time learning dances during this time.

The Daily Life of a Medieval Knight followed a similar schedule to that of his lord or the noble he served. The Daily life of a Medieval Knight centred around Medieval Castles or Medieval Manors or fighting for his lord and the King during times of war. Much of his time was spent on honing his weapons skills and keeping his levels of fitness high. The daily life of knights can be described as follows: Next up on the schedule, were strategy meetings. During this time, knights would have discussions about warfare strategy and learn more about siege warfare and weapons.He vanquishes all competitors and wins the day. The scene moves to evening & court where reception and dance is to be held for our winning knight. Both Knight & Princess become centre of attention during the dance. Their eyes only for each other. Art - the video introduces ‘heraldry’ - you may use this to link to the art curriculum objective of ‘using a range of materials creatively to design and make products...using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space’.

Meals were eaten 2-3 times a day, also in silence. Only the priest who blessed the meal and the clerk who read aloud from the Bible or the Templar Rule were permitted to speak. Templars were also required to eat in pairs both to save on dishes and to ensure that no one fasted without permission. Since it was important that they remained fighting fit, a number of rules in the Templar Rule were designed to prevent them from indulging in too austere a lifestyle. To that end, unlike other monks, they were allowed to eat meat three times a week and occasionally drink diluted wine before Compline. The First Floor storey housed the Great Hall ( the Great Hall was optional and would only be built if the location was of significant political or military importance and semi-permanent occupation of the castle was envisioned ) Knights fought for their lords who in turn fought for their king. The king might take on a task as a favor for another king or in obedience to the Pope. A knight would typically give 40 days of service each year to his liege lord. The Knight would then attend to business matters in relation to his land, or fief. He might even preside over judicial matters relating to his tenants This book explores the concept of chivalry and how it influenced the daily life, values, and actions of medieval knights.

For the most part, knighthood tended to pass down through generations, so knights were typically sons of knights. However, there were instances of other people, including the sons of freemen, merchants, and government officials, being put forward to go through the training to become a knight. Sometimes, ordinary soldiers were also made knights for their courage and bravery on the battlefield. This group of knights was founded in 1119, and they were devout Christians. They wore white mantles (cloaks) with red crosses. They were often the first to lead a charge and refused to retreat in battle, which led them to victory in the Battle of Montisgard. The daily life of the Medieval Knights would include discussions on warfare strategy and increasing his knowledge of siege warfare and weapons Fatima: So I've heard lots of stories about knights that can't be real. Like St George fighting a dragon. So what was it really like to be a Knight?

Sally: Yes - kings, queens and nobles would often tell them what to do. It was a hard life in many ways. When the king went to war, the knights would have to fight for them. Sometimes the nobles would fight each other, which meant the knights would have to fight for them too. Willian Marshal was one of England’s greatest knights - in 1217 and at the age of 70 years old, he defeated a French army which was invading Lincoln! Growing up in Dark Ages Britain, young Arthur learns not only jousting, hunting, and swordplay but also how to be a gentleman and how to see the world from many angles, thanks to the wisdom of his wizard tutor Merlin. There are lots of fascinating things to learn about knights throughout history, and Twinkl has just the resources to support your teaching. This would be enhanced if the teacher could do some examples of oral storytelling first to set expectations and give examples which would make the pupils feel more confident.Fourteen-year-old Terence was not looking to become a squire to Gawain of Orkney, but when he joins the young knight on a quest, he learns important things about himself. When most of us think of the Knights Templar we either think of the secrets they may have held or the military role they played in the Crusades. Less considered, however, is the iron discipline their Rule demanded they exercise in their day-to-day lives off the battlefield. Today, their fierce commitment to it even in peacetime is both extraordinary and mind-boggling.

Here we have a most descriptive piece of writing - a story through music. A fantastic 1st section test piece and championship concert work: Though not exclusively focused on knights, this book provides an immersive experience of medieval life, including knights, through the eyes of a hypothetical time traveler.

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Enjoy watching jousting and while feasting year round as guests of “the Castle.” This bit of the Renaissance runs indoors all year long at Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland. Matinees and educational programs are available. As well as the basic skills across the areas of weaponry and horsemanship that squires would learn, there was also a range of more creative skills that young men would learn at this stage. Squires would be given an education in the arts, during which time they would gain skills in music and dance, as well as reading and writing in Latin and French. As part of this, they would be taught how to recite poetry. They would also learn how to comport themselves properly with good manners and decorum, which was particularly important in the presence of aristocratic ladies. Priests were responsible for educating squires on literary subjects, often with the help of the lady from the castle in which the squire was staying.