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Topic:	the garrison

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deborahknowles What would the 'captain' of the garrison be called? Would he have been a knight and how would his men address him?
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Paul I found this for you Deborah.
Military history is not really my subject but I hope this is of use to you. http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/mil/html/mh_038900_organizatio1.htm
Regards, Paul.
Peter Not checked any sources as yet.
But wasn't there something like 'Master of Arms', who might be left in charge of a castle?
I recall that something like 12/15 men were left to look after even somewhere like Caernarvon .. with Master of Arms, 10 foot soldiers and a few crossbow men. Though there may be a hundred or so people in the castle doing everyday jobs.
Peter
Peter Just had a look in;
John Rickard's book ... The Castle Community, English & Welsh Castle Personnel 1272-1422.
Constable, was the name of the person in charge. Though I see there are also Deputy Constables & Private Constables.
Windsor does have mention of a 'Lieutenant'.
Some of the larger castles (like above) have mention of a 'Gatekeeper' as well.
Peter
Paul The constable was in charge of a castle and all its affairs whilst the king or lord was away.
He was also responsible for making sure that the castle was prepared for the return of the king or lord ensuring that the castle was fully supplied with food.
As head of the garrison he was also responsible for the defense of the castle.
deborahknowles cheers, guys
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Paul You are more than welcome Deborah.
One "Constable" that sticks out in my mind is Hubert de Burgh.
He was the constable of Dover castle in 1216 and successfully defended the castle against the attack of Prince Louis during the reign of King John.
You can read my account of the siege on my website. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/castles/page38.html
deborahknowles Thanks, Paul. Very interesting. There will be a siege in my next novel!