Understanding laws during Anglo-Saxon Britain

In History, we learnt about crime and punishment during the Anglo-Saxon era and compared it to modern times. We found out that many of laws today are not much different to the Anglo-Saxons times. However, the punishments are considerably different.

In groups, we created role play trials. Please watch the video below that showcases today’s learning.

How did crime and punishment in the Anglo-Saxon era compare to today?
Do you think the law and punishments were fair? Explain
What was a wergild?

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