A Page is a youth who is a member of the Page Fellowship.

A page was an attendant to a nobleman, a knight, a governor or a castellan. Upon reaching seven years of age, a youth would be sent to the castle, great house or other estate of another noble family.

A youth would serve as a page for about seven years, running messages, serving, cleaning clothing and weapons, and learning the basics of combat. They might be required to arm or dress the lord to whom they had been sent by their own family. Personal service of this nature was seen as a form of education in return for labour. While a page did not receive reimbursement other than clothing, accommodation and food, they could be rewarded for an exceptional act of service. In return for his work, the page would receive training in horse-riding, hunting, hawking and combat – the essential skills required of adult men of rank in medieval society.

Pages are marked by the wearing of a purple belt.

• Ealdormere Page Fellowship Handbook