1. Anglo Saxon Social Organization By: Amber Simons and Nick Carr Boswell 2 September, 2009

2. Overview Community in England Rural Basic unit of land was the hide- enough land to support one family All classes of society lived on the land

3. Royal-King and Princes, had special privileges and responsibilities including military services and command in the field. Hereditary

4. Eoldermen (Alderman)- Ruling nobility. King’s “viceroy,” responsible for administration and justice, and leading the forces to the fields. Not hereditary.

5. Degn (thane)- Formed the backbone of the Anglo-Saxon Army. Had to answer to the king, or they could lose their life or land. Would accompany the king everywhere. Made 1200 shillings

6. Ceorls (freemen)- Farmers and independent landed householders who formed the mainstay of the Saxon kingdom. Free in the eyes of the community. Allowed to bear arms. Made 200 shillings.

7. Three main classes: geneateas, paid rent to their overlord, kotsetla, paid no rent but had to perform duties for their overlord, and the gebur, totally dependant on their lord.

8. Deow- Slaves or bondsmen, had many rights, allowed to own property and could earn money on their spare time, could buy their own freedom

9. Works Cited http://www.regia.org/Saxons1.htm