Medieval People: C
Carver
A carver’s specific job was to carve meat which was an elaborate art
Chamberlain
A chamberlain was responsible for the great chamber or hall
Chancellor
A senior government officer, responsible for finance
Chandler
A candle-maker
Clerk
A clerk could read, write and keep accounts. He checked the cost of materials and wages
Constable
An employee who looked after a castle in the absence of its owner
Cooper
A barrel maker
Cottar
The lowest level of peasant. Generally he worked in the most menial jobs such as swine-herd or prison guard
Crossbowman
A crossbowman would normally be used in a siege where he could shelter behind the battlements as the bows took a long time to load. A crossbow fired bolts which could pierce armour at a distance of up to 50 metres
Cupbearer
A cupbearer’s job was to serve wine to the lord and his guests, having tasted it for impurities