Jobs and Trades of Anglo SaxonsBy: 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 QuernKneaded 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 resourcePlanes, axes, adzes, draw knives, wedges, knives, chisels, hammers, mallets, awls, gouges, and spoon augersSaws weren’t used oftenWorked with “green” woodMade 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

WeaversUsed many textiles, but mostly woolSometimes used silk made from Silk Worm MothsLengthy process due to dying and weavingUsually made clothes and blankets

Interactive Anglo-Saxon

Villagehttp://www.pastexplorers.org.uk/village/index.html

Sourceshttp://regia.org/people/wulfwyn.htm

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http://www.regia.org/woodwork.htmhttp://www.pastexplorers.org.uk/village/index.html

http://www.regia.org/people/baldred.htmhttp://www.tracks-n-troops.com/Orion%20Sterlets/

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