Anglo-Norman judges

Anglo-Norman judges were legal officials in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They were part of a new judicial system that combined Anglo-Saxon and Norman legal traditions. These judges were responsible for administering justice, often traveling to villages to hear cases. Their decisions helped establish common law, which laid the groundwork for England's legal system. The judges worked within the framework of royal authority, ensuring that the king's laws were enforced and creating a more unified legal process across the kingdom. This era marked the transition from localized customs to a more centralized system of law.