How do I get to be a knight?
Serving the role of a knight in The Company is not something you get to pick.
You likely never will…
Actual Knighthood was rare in 1215. Because we represent a small village in Essex having many knights would simply not be appropriate. Expect to find a role far lower on the social scale. While this may seem harsh and disappointing, It is what makes The Company of Little Dunmow unique in high medieval reenactment groups. If you goal is simply to jump into knighthood, there may be other organizations with whom you may be happier.
That said, we highly encourage taking on a historically correct role and learning the skills and techniques to accompany it. In The Company of Little Dunmow we have a clerk, a barber, squires, serjeants, foresters, farmers, a trouvere, patronesses of the Priory of Little Dunmow. The interaction of these roles is what our members find most enjoyable about reenacting.
Currently two individuals serve the full time role of knighthood in The Company. Knighthood is bestowed on individuals that are viewed as worthy by the members. We expect much of our knights. You must certainly be able to equip yourself with the weapons, equipment, and household furnished that would have been expected, but even more importantly must exhibit the characteristics of leadership and service that ideal knighthood held in 1215.
