Fyrd

Fyrd was a group of people who lived a long time ago in England, during a time when there were wars between different groups of people. The fyrd were made up of men who were farmers or villagers and who were not professional soldiers. When there was a war, these men were called upon by the king or the lord of the land to come and fight. They were not paid to fight, but they felt like it was their duty to help protect their land and families. The fyrd were not as well trained or equipped as the professional soldiers, but they did their best to fight and defend their homes. In return for their service, the king or lord would give them land or other rewards. The fyrd played an important role in protecting England during these times of war, and their bravery helped to shape the country as we know it today.