Ordeal by Water
The accused had their hands & feettied together. They were then thrown into water. If they floated they were guilty but if they sank they were innocent.
Types of Medieval Crime
Theft was very common as people were mostly poor, although stealing of valuable & less valuable items had different kinds of punishments.
Trial by Ordeal
The King's count dealt with the serious crimes such as assault, murder & treason as these crimes were considered as crimes against the King.
Medieval Punishment-Ordeal by Fire
During the ordeal by fire the accused had a walk a distance of around 9 feet either by holding a red hot iron or over a red hot plough share.
Credits:
Created with images by valtercirillo - "orvieto medieval town umbria" • imo.un - "2014 IMO Bravery Award 043_2" • donald judge - "27.5.13 3 Medieval Day at Hawkestone 47" • donald judge - "27.5.13 3 Medieval Day at Hawkestone 10" • kudumomo - "Kala Bhairab" • historic.brussels - "Enclos des Fusillés - Ereperk der Gefusilleerden 13"