What titles were used by military forces (or nobles) in 10th and early 11th century England?

by Mr_Peanutclutter

I'm writing a screenplay set during this time period and was wondering what kind of titles were used for military leaders. For example what would the leader of a burh garrison be called? What would the town "mayor" be called? Sorry for not being specific but any kind of information is valuable to me.

Steelcan909

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