Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500.
A night-time patrol of town gates and streets, overseen by the parish constable, to prevent crime between sunset and sunrise.
Watch and ward appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present), especially Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500 and Enforcing law and order.
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