Crime

• What was the Murdrum Fine and why was it created?

  William needed control over the English so...

  If a Norman was killed, an Anglo Saxon Community would have to pay the Murdrum Fine.
• What was Poaching and why was it created?


  William wanted the wealth of England.

  so...

  William took control of more than 30% of the land and made them royal parks. His FOREST LAWS meant no one was allowed to hunt animals or cut down trees in the ROYAL PARKS.

  Anyone caught would have their fingers chopped off or blinded for repeated offence.