Archaeologists who were on hand during the construction of a new building in Edinburgh uncovered a carved sandstone slab, decorated with markers of nobility — a Calvary cross and a sword
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Medieval Knight's Tomb Found Beneath Parking Lot - Yahoo! News - 0 views
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Scientists plan to analyze the bones and teeth to learn more about this possible knight or nobleman
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archaeologists have already dated the gravestone to the thirteenth century
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Kings needed the good will and support of the Nobles and Knights so they granted them lands in return for their military services. The Nobles and Knights would in turn grant some of their lands to Freemen. Life lived under the Medieval Feudal System demanded that everyone owed allegiance to the King and their immediate superior. Everyone was expected to pay for the land by providing the following services:
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Medieval Castle was governed by the pyramid-shaped Feudal System. This was based on the belief that the land belonged to God - but that the Kings, who ruled by Divine Right, managed the land and used it as they wished.
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land belonged to God
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The Middle Ages | Feudalism - 4 views
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The ideal knight was chivalrous when he possessed these virtues and qualities: Live to serve his king and his country Avoid lying, cheating or torture Believe in justice for all Respect women Avenge wrongs
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