A Day in the Life of a Knight

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The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century” by Ian Mortimer

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 ) 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. 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. Not always. Some could; some couldn’t. It wasn’t a job requirement. Those who could read often enjoyed reading stories about famous knights as well as philosophy and religious books.

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The word chivalry comes from the French word chevalier, which means knight. Chivalry was much written of in the Middle Ages, and it was a code of conduct that included brave acts in battle. Many of these military rules came from the old Romans. Chivalry also came to mean being kind to women and poorer people. Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was both a French and an English queen, encouraged her musicians (troubadours) to sing stories of chivalry at her court. She was especially fond of stories of King Arthur and tried to model her court after his legendary one. Service - this was the final stage in the process that would take place once a young knight had been ‘dubbed’. At this stage, knights would carry out their duties as a guard for their baron and his castle and fight in wars for their monarch and the Church. They would also perform in various medieval tournaments. The daily life of the Knights would include discussions on warfare strategy and increasing his knowledge of siege warfare and weapons

The following facts and information provide a description of a stone square keep castle built as part of a Motte and Bailey Castle Sally: Yes, the armour was very heavy and very important, as it helped protect the knights from swords and arrows. It was made of two layers: chainmail - which is armour made of lots of metal hoops linked together - was often placed in areas that needed to move easily. Over the chain mail they had more armour made of sheets of metal to protect the really important places, like a helmet to protect their heads and a breastplate to protect their chest. No. Castles were expensive. Poorer knights might live in a castle owned by their lord or in a nearby manor house. By living this way, they would be ready to go to war or protect their lord’s lands at a moment’s notice. 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 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. The daily life of the Medieval Knights would include discussions on warfare strategy and increasing his knowledge of siege warfare and weapons Today, the Queen of England can give people knighthoods to honour good work and service. When this happens, people are knighted. Male knights are called Sir and female knights are called Dame. How to become a medieval knight