Chancery

By Crusader1307

A Chancery was a derivative of the position of Chancellor – or a very important Medieval Era Office of State. The position required A Chancellor to mette out Justice upon hearing legal arguments – based of His authority as granted by a King or Queen. In addition, The Chancellor managed the day to day administration of His Office. This produced a wealth of written documents and decrees. Specially trained writers (Copyists), were employed and known as a Chancery. In addition to having an above average education (reading and writing) – which was unique for The Middle Ages, the occupation was also seen as a form of Secondary or Adjutant to The Chancellor. Dating to the 11^th Century AD, the Chancery saw more increased responsibilities by the 16^th Century. Many of their documents and rulings from their employing Chancellors still exist.