What jobs did medieval villagers do?

Answer 1

This is just information that I gained from reading a Medieval Times book at school.The jobs that Medieval villagers did were things like.

Planting vegetables in the garden,

They ploughed at the month of Feburary, and women and children helped to drive the oxen.

On march, the seed for oats had to be sown and then the villagers used a harrow which was then used to cover the seeds over with oil.

Other jobs included weeding, chasing away birds, and even more ploughing.

In the month of June the villagers sheared the sheep, and the hay harvest in the meadow began, the hay was then cut and stacked in the barn, the villagers allowed the cattle in to the field to eat the stubble.

Men villaers collected firewood, they had to dig draining ditches and repaired buildings.

This isn't much, but this is all that I discovered. (:

Answer 2

Medieval Occupations & Jobs - ACROBAT

An Acrobat was a popular Medieval entertainer

ARMORER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Medieval Armorer held an important occupation in the Medieval workforce. Armor had to be uniquely made to fit its wearer and was considered one of the specialist Medieval Occupations & Jobs.

APOTHECARY - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

An Apothecy dispensed remedies made from herbs, plants and roots. Medieval physicians were expensive and a priest often held this occupation, often the only recourse for sick, poor people.

ARTIST - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Artists were employed in the later Medieval era by kings and nobles. At first an artist painted heraldic designs on early furniture and then it became fashionable for portraits to be painted

Medieval Occupations & Jobs - ASTROLOGER

An astrologer studied the stars and planets but regarded as a mystical person.

ATILLIATOR - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The occupation of a Castle Atilliator was to make crossbows

BAILIFF - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The occupation of the Castle Bailiff was to manage the castle estate or farm

BAKER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Bread was a daily staple of Medieval life, and good bakers were employed by Nobles in their castles.

BARBER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Barber had many occupations in relation to personal care. Barbers would cut hair but would also serve as dentists, surgeons and blood-letters.

BLACKSMITH - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Blacksmith was one of the most important, albeit lowly, occupations of the Medieval era. Blacksmiths forged weapons, sharpened weapons, repaired armor.

BOTTLER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Bottler had a responsible occupation and was in charge of the Bottlery which was intended for storing and dispensing wines and other expensive provisions.

BUTLER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Butler was responsible for the castle cellar and was in charge of large butts of beer. The room in the castle called the Buttery was intended for storing and dispensing beverages, especially ale.

BOWER OR BOWYER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Bowyer manufactured bows, arrows and crossbows

CANDLEMAKER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Candlemaker made candles to light the castle. Candles were supplemented by lighting from torches, lanterns and rush dips. An 11th century Candlemaker called Graham Overhill is credited with inventing a candle - clock. A candle was produced with twelve lines on it. When lit at the top of the hour, the candle would burn from line to line at the rate of one hour for each line. The Medieval clock!

CARPENTER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The occupation of the Carpenter was diverse. Carpenters built furniture, roofing, siege engines and wood panelling. Carpenter: a skilled craftsman who shaped or made things of wood. Carpenters were highly skilled and considered to be elite tradesmen

CASTELLAN - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Castellan was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as Custodian, or in charge of, the castle

CHAMBERLAIN - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Chamberlain - 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. This occupation was later extended to collecting revenues and paying expenses

CHANCELLOR - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A chancellor was a secretary to a Noble or Royal person

CHAPLAIN - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Chaplain was responsible for the religious activities of a castle servants and Men at arms. The duties might also include that of a clerk and keeping accounts. A Priest would usually looked after the spiritual needs and confessions of the Nobles and their families

CLERK

A Clerk was employed to keep accounts

CLOTHIER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Clothiers made clothes for the nobles and required having a knowledge of various fine and expensive materials

CONSTABLE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Constable was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as Custodian, or in charge of, the castle

COOK

Cook was employed in the castle kitchens roasting, broiling, and baking food in the fireplaces and ovens.

CORDWAINER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Cordwainer was a Shoemaker or Cobbler, a craftsman who made shoes

COTTAR - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A 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

DITCHER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Ditcher a labourer who dug castle moats and foundations

EWERER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Ewerer brought and heated water for the noble

FLETCHER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Fletcher crafted and manufactured bows and the flights of arrows

GARDENER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Medieval Gardener needed a knowledge of herbs and plants. A Gardeners work was critical to the safety and protection of a castle - castle walls had to be kept clear of ivy or anything else that could be used to climb the castle walls and gardeners were expected to dig defensive ditches

HERALD OR HARKER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Herald was a knights assistant and an expert advisor on heraldry. The Herald (or Harker) would declare announcements on behalf of the King or Noble to the public. Normally this was done on a given day when the public would assemble at the base of a castle tower or in the town square and the Herald would shout out the news

HERBALIST - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Herbalist was usually a member of a religious order such as a monk or friar who would plant and maintainmedicinal plants, roots and herbs.

JANITOR - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Janitor, or Porter, was responsible for the main Castle entrance and for the guardrooms. The Janitor also insured that no one entered or left the castle without permission

JESTER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Jester also referred to as the Fool entertained the court

KEEPER OF THE WARDROBE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The room in the castle called the wardrobe was intended as a dressing room and storage room for clothes and used by Lord of the castle. The Keeper of the Wardrobe was in charge of the tailors and laundress.

KNIGHT - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

It was the duty of a Knight to learn how to fight and so serve their Lord according to the Code of Chivalry. Weapon practise included enhancing skills in the two-handed sword, battle axe, mace, dagger and lance.

MARSHAL - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Marshal was the officer in charge of a household's horses, carts, wagons, containers and the transporting of goods.

MESSENGER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Messengers were lesser diplomats of the lord who carried receipts, letters, and commodities. The occupation of a Messenger was often dangerous as if the message delivered was less than favorable the Messenger was often the victim of the incurred anger of the recipient leading to the saying "Don't kill the messenger". Messengers were eventually made exempt from punishment by Law due to the news they delivered.

MINSTREL - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Minstrels provided Castle entertainment in the form of singing and playing Musical Instruments. Minstrels often would record the deeds of heroic knights in songs giving the knight great publicity and establishing respect and additional status

MONEYLENDER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Moneylenders were the Medieval bankers.

PAGE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The life of a castle Page would start at a very young age - seven years old. A Page was junior to a Squire. It was the duty of a Page to wait at table, care for the Lord's clothes and assist them in dressing. The Page was provided with a uniform of the colours and livery of the Lord.

PAINTER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Medieval castles ere highly colorful and the services of painters were often required

PORTER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Janitor, or Porter, was responsible for the main Castle entrance and for the guardrooms. The Porter also insured that no one entered or left the castle without permission

PHYSICIAN

Physicians were a very highly regarded and respected occupation. Bleeding, lancing and surgical procedures were practised.

POTTER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Potters were craftsmen of in clay, porcelain and early forms of ceramics. Basically they produced pots for cooking and storage and occasionally worked as sculptors. Potters were members of Medieval craft guilds

REEVE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Reeve supervised all work on a lord's property. The Reeve ensured that everyone began and stopped work on time

SCRIBE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Most Scribes came from religious establishments where reading, writing and comprehension skills were learned.

SCULLION - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Scullions were the lowest of kitchen workers whose duties included washing and cleaning the kitchen

SHERIFF - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The sheriff was an important official of county who was responsible for executing judicial duties

SHOEMAKER

A Shoemaker or Cobbler or Cordwainer was a craftsman who made shoes

SPINSTER - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Spinster was the name of the occupation given to a woman who earned her living spinning yarn. The Spinning Wheel was invented during the Medieval era. Later the term Spinster was used to describe any unmarried woman

STEWARD - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

The Steward took care of the castle estate and household administration including the events in the Great Hall. This occupation was also referred to as a Seneschal

SQUIRE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

A Squire was junior to a Knight. It was the duty of a Squire to learn about the Code of Chivalry, the rules of Heraldry, horsemanship and practise the use of weapons. It was also their duty to enter into the social life of the castle and learn courtly etiquette, music and dancing. The Squire served in this role for seven years and became a Knight at the age of twenty-one. Sometimes knighthood was conferred earlier as the reward for bravery on the battlefield

WATCHMAN - Medieval Occupations & Jobs

Watchmen was an official at the castle responsible for security. Also night-watchman

Answer 3

There were all sorts of jobs that were done. Of course, the farmer was always there. The rat catcher who would put a sweet smelling oil on his hands and catch the rats alive. The smith who made horseshoes and other metal objects. The dye maker who dyed cloth ( this was pretty stinky because of what they used). The tanner, another stinky job who tanned the hides to make leather. A baker was always around because everyone needed fresh bread everyday and add to that a miller because he would grind the wheat. The hog and beef farmers were another group that could usually be found. Innkeepers as well as stables were there as well. A representative of the crown that acted as the law and the courts. A woodcutter would also be around because everyone needed wood. The church, of course, and depending on how large the town was there were people attached that did things for the church as well as the local clergy. Night watchman could be there, again it depended on the size. If there was a royal estate near then there were all sorts of jobs that were done in conjunction with the estate. Rag pickers were usually found. They collected material and resold it. Bone pickers too collected bones because they could be used for all sorts of things. Then, there were little jobs like people ( whole families) who sat and made little metal pins all day. There was a need for these because people held their clothing together with straight type pins ( must have hurt). The ever present royal solider. That should give you some idea and this is hardly a complete list.

Answer 4

there were farming and stuff like that for men, women would look after the children , do all of the housework and help out on the farm when needed

Answer 5

Baker, goldsmith, blacksmith, lawyer, clergy, pawnbroker, merchants, inn keeper, hauliers, wool merchant, woodcutters, scribe, fish monger, to name a few.