Dunster Castle

Dunter Castle lies in the village of Dunster, Somerset, England.  It was a former motte and bailey castle located at the top of a hill.  The castle was sold by the de Mohuns to the Luttrell family in the 14th century and occupied until given to the National Trust in 1976.  It is now a tourist attraction.

Roles

Butler - Chief male servant of the household and in charge of all household staff

Housekeeper - Employed to manage the household and staff

Groom - Looking after the horses

Valet - Personal attendant to male employers of the house

Lady's Maid - Personal attendant to female employers of the house

Cook - Responsible for preparing meals and anything to do with the kitchen

Footman - Junior to the butler and expected to serve meals, tending to the door and running errands

Housemaid - Assist with household cleaning and other duties, they were below housekeepers but above kitchen staff

Domestic Servant - Assist with household cleaning and other duties, they were below housekeepers but above kitchen staff

Hallboy - Lowest ranking male domestic worker in the household responsible for cleaning chamber pots, boots of the family and other servants and waiting on other servants in the servants hall