Medieval OccupationsBy: Mandy Good

Armorers (Craftsmen)

Since armor was made up circular links of metal, called chain mail, and had to be put together link by link, it was a difficult and time consuming occupation; but since armor was so heavily needed it was also a very

important job.

Craftsmen

Attiliator

Artist

Cordwainer (Cobbler)

Painter

Craftsmen

Blacksmith

Bowyer

Carpenter

Potter

Candle Makers (Craftsmen)

An candle maker named Graham Overhill who lived in the 11th century is said to have invented a candle - clock. A candle was made with 12 lines on it and when lit at the

top of the hour, the candle would burn from line to line, and each line was equal to an hour. Presto! A 12 hour clock!

Science/ Medicine Jobs

ApothecaryHerbalist

Astrologer

Physician

Entertainers

Jester

Minstrel

Bankers

Chamberlain Clerk

Money Lender

Laborers

Baker

Barber

Cook

Ditch Digger

Laborers

Clothier

Gardener Spinster

Servants

Cottar

Chancellor

Keeper of the Wardrobe

Messenger

Steward

Servants

Scullion

Reeve

Scribe

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Chaplain

Herald

Law Enforcement/ Security

WatchmenTorturers