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a houscarl is a professional warrior and a royal body guard to his lord or king. they lived during the middle ages.
a houscarl is a professional warrior and a royal body guard to his lord or king. they lived during the middle ages.
a houscarl is a professional warrior and a royal body guard to his lord or king. they lived during the middle ages.
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What are three types of troops William had in 1066?
Fyrd Cavalry Housecarl Archers Knights
What did a housecarl do in 1066?
In 1066, a housecarl served as a personal bodyguard or household soldier for a noble, such as a king or earl, in England. They were highly trained and skilled warriors who protected their respective lord and his property. They would also participate in battles and provide military service as required.
Who had housecarls william or Harold?
The clue is in the name. Housecarl comes from the Saxon term huscarl or husceorl, meaning the personal bodyguard troops of a Saxon nobleman. So Harold had housecarls and William (as a Norman) did not - but William's ordinary infantry soldiers were far better equipped than the bulk of the Saxon army, who were without armour or helmets.
Have any artifacts been found at the battle site of hastings?
Yes there is! It is viewable at Battle Museum in the main high street in Battle. It is a throwing axe (possibly belonging to a member of the Fyrd) dating from the 11th century. The axe was found in a garden in Marley Lane. This lane is one of the main roads heading out of Battle east towards the A421. It was discovered in the 1950s and at first thought to be of medieval origin. However, later tests indicated a date in late Anglo Saxon England (1000-1100). Marley Lane fits well into the generally accepted 'retreat line' taken by remnants of the retreating English army. The Museum curator suggested a possible link with the famous 'Malfosse' incident, 'Malfosse' meaning 'Evil Ditch' in Norman French. This is the famous sting in the tail in which a group of Englishman rallied in the gathering gloom in a nearby gulley or ravine. Malfosse has never been definitively identified and several sites are speculated. One proposed site lies along the A421 near Whatlington. A steep sweeping lane diverts from the main highway beneath trees and hedegrows. The village of Whatlington was a manor belonging to King Harold in 1066. The Housecarl's would therefore have been very familiar with the area-certainly his senior bodyguards- and a strategic ambush by a scartch force of English late in the day is conceivable. However Malfosse is a highly contentious subject as any internet search will reveal and 3 or 4 sites are argued over! The axe by the way can still be seen today at the Battle Museum. They are an extremely friendly and well informed team there and will be happy to give you the story and all the suggested Malfosse information.
What is the diffreence between a housecarl and a fyrd?
housecarl is more skilled and trained
What are three types of troops William had in 1066?
Fyrd Cavalry Housecarl Archers Knights
What is an houscarl?
A housecarl is a heavily armoured elite troop who fights with a spear and a teardrop shaped shield.
What is the empty room in the basement of Riften Honeyside for after you bought everything for your house?
Slave/Housecarl room
What did a housecarl do in 1066?
In 1066, a housecarl served as a personal bodyguard or household soldier for a noble, such as a king or earl, in England. They were highly trained and skilled warriors who protected their respective lord and his property. They would also participate in battles and provide military service as required.
What rhymes with Carolina?
HousecarlsYes, it's a word. A housecarl was a bodyguard for Scandanavian noblemen.gnarls, snarlsgnarls
Can you pick a different housecarl in hearthfire Skyrim?
Though I have never tried this, it has been suggested that killing your current steward would allow you to replace them. There might be a way of doing it with console commands where you could come out with everyone alive by using "kill", setting your follower to be steward and then resurrecting the old steward. But again, I haven't tried this. If you actually meant housecarl, the answer is no (as far as I know) because each one is assigned by the game to the house in their origin hold. If you would be satisfied with a visual transformation, you can use the mod "NPC Visual Transfer Tool" by ThreeTen found on Nexus Mods.
Who is the best follower in skyrim for warrior and mage?
If looking for a warrior your best bet is either to get lydia the housecarl whom will do just about anything or rank up in the companions and take any of them... A mage companion would be best obtained from the college of winterhold but if they die you lose access to the college!
What did the English housecarl's wear?
English housecarls typically wore a steel helmet, a chainmail shirt, and carried a large round wooden shield. They also used a spear, axe, or sword as their main weapon. Their attire was designed to offer protection in battle while allowing for mobility and ease of movement.
Who had housecarls william or Harold?
The clue is in the name. Housecarl comes from the Saxon term huscarl or husceorl, meaning the personal bodyguard troops of a Saxon nobleman. So Harold had housecarls and William (as a Norman) did not - but William's ordinary infantry soldiers were far better equipped than the bulk of the Saxon army, who were without armour or helmets.
What are some nine letter words with 6th letter C and 7th letter A and 9th letter L?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -----CA-L. That is, nine letter words with 6th letter C and 7th letter A and 9th letter L. In alphabetical order, they are: housecarl rhizocaul
What are some nine letter words with 1st letter H and 7th letter A and 9th letter L?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern H-----A-L. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter H and 7th letter A and 9th letter L. In alphabetical order, they are: harestail headstall homestall horsetail housecarl
