Jobs and Trades of Anglo Saxons
By: Jasmine Mendez, Ned Neilson, Forrest Parker
Bakers and BaxtersBaxter or baker, was derived from the Anglo-Saxon word Baecestre.
To grind grains they used a grindstone called a Rotary or Hand Quern
Kneaded in a trough called a trencher
FishermenFish Caught:Herring 38.6% Perch 24.9% Pike 11.1% Carp 10.5% Flatfish 7.4% other 7.5% Fish was important because they did not have time to wait for things to be in season. Also caught limpets, mussels, oysters, crabs, lobsters, crayfish, etc.
Woodworker or CarpenterWood was most important resource
Planes, axes, adzes, draw knives, wedges, knives, chisels, hammers, mallets, awls, gouges, and spoon augers
Saws weren’t used often
Worked with “green” wood
Made tools, weapons, houses, boats, and dishware
Potter or Clay WorkerMade cooking pots, bowls, cups, lamps, bottles, jugs, etc.Early pottery used simple methodsUsed rough, hand made kilnsEventually became more advanced
Weavers
Used many textiles, but mostly wool
Sometimes used silk made from Silk Worm Moths
Lengthy process due to dying and weaving
Usually made clothes and blankets
Interactive Anglo-Saxon
Village
http://www.pastexplorers.org.uk/village/index.html
Sources
http://regia.org/people/wulfwyn.htm
http://regia.org/people/bass.htm
http://worldhistory.pppst.com/banner_anglosaxons.gif
http://www.regia.org/woodwork.htm
http://www.pastexplorers.org.uk/village/index.html
http://www.regia.org/people/baldred.htm
http://www.tracks-n-troops.com/Orion%20Sterlets/STR016.jpg
http://regia.org/people/gytha.htm