| |
| | A Question of Time... |
 | | I would probably be aware of the seven "canonical hours" (Matins, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline), but how these corresponded with the actual hour of the day would vary with the seasons and the length of the day. |
 | | You will note that it is possible to tell time in a medieval manner at Pennsic, even on a cloudy day: the "canonical hours" consist of the thrice-daily cry of the camp at 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm, along with the medieval hours of lightening sky, dawn, sunset, and complete darkness. |
 | | I would probably also be aware of sundials and their usefulness in daylight hours and might have marked candles to help me at night. |
| members.tripod.com /nicolaa5/articles/time.html (1257 words) |
|