#PAINTINGS OF MEDIEVAL BATTLEFIELDS SERIES#

The medieval gardener needed a knowledge of herbs and plants. The fletcher crafted and manufactured bows and the flights of arrows The ewerer brought and heated water for the nobles The ditcher a labourer who dug castle moats and foundations

#PAINTINGS OF MEDIEVAL BATTLEFIELDS SERIES#

A priest would usually looked after the spiritual needs and confessions of the nobles and their familiesĪ clothiers made clothes for the nobles and required having a knowledge of various fine and expensive materialsĪ constable was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as custodian, or in charge of, the castleĪ cook was employed in the castle kitchens roasting, broiling, and baking food in the fireplaces and ovens.Ī cordwainer was a shoemaker or cobbler, a craftsman who made shoesĪ cottar was one of the lowest peasant occupations, undertaken by the old or infirm, who had a series of low duties including swine-herd, prison guard and menial tasks The duties might also include that of a clerk and keeping accounts. The chaplain was responsible for the religious activities of a castle servants and men at arms. This occupation was later extended to collecting revenues and paying expensesĪ chancellor was a secretary to a noble or royal person The title originated with an officer of a royal household who was responsible for the chamber, which included the administration of the king's household's budget. Carpenters were highly skilled and considered to be elite tradesmenĪ castellan was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as custodian, or in charge of, the castle Carpenter: a skilled craftsman who shaped or made things of wood. Carpenters built furniture, roofing, siege engines and wood panelling. The occupation of the carpenter was diverse. When lit at the top of the hour, the candlewould burn from line to line at the rate of one hour for each line. A candle was produced with twelve lines on it. An 11th century candlemaker called Graham Overhill is credited with inventing a candle - clock. Candles were supplemented by lighting from torches, lanterns and rush dips. The candlemaker made candles to light the castle. TThe bowyer manufactured bows, arrows and crossbows The room in the castle called the buttery was intended for storing and dispensing beverages, especially ale. The butler was responsible for the castle cellar and was in charge of large butts of beer. Blacksmiths forged weapons, sharpened weapons, repaired armor.Ī bottler had a responsible occupation and was in charge of the bottlery which was intended for storing and dispensing wines and other expensive provisions. The blacksmith was one of the most important, albeit lowly, occupations of the medieval era. Barbers would cut hair but would also serve as dentists, surgeons and blood-letters. The occupation of the castle bailiff was to manage the castle estate or farmīread was a daily staple of medieval life, and good bakers were employed by nobles in their castles.Ī barber had many occupations in relation to personal care. The occupation of a castle atilliator was to make crossbows At first an artist painted heraldic designs on early furniture and then it became fashionable for portraits to be paintedĪn astrologer studied the stars and planets but regarded as a mystical person Medieval physicians were expensive and a priest often held this occupation, often the only recourse for sick, poor people.Īrtists were employed in the later medieval era by kings and nobles. Armor had to be uniquely made to fit its wearer and was considered one of the specialist Medieval JobsĪn apothecary dispensed remedies made from herbs, plants and roots. A medieval armorer held an important occupation in the medieval workforce.

Paintings of medieval battlefields