medieval manors
Middle ages feudalism revolved around exchange of land, or a fief. Medieval manors varied in size but were typically small holding of between 1200-1800s. Every noble had at least one manor, great nobles had many manors, most likely scattered throughout the country. A lord’s land was called his domain, which he required to support himself and his retinue.A manor is the district over which a lord had domain and could exercise certain rights.
Medieval manor houses were owned by medieval England's wealthy. Few original manor houses still exist as many manor houses were built onto over the next centuries. For this reason, you have to look at Tudor and Stuart manors to find where Medieval architecture existed and where it was 'improved'.medieval peasants lived in wattle and daub huts. The poverty of such dwellings was a sign as to where these people were on the social scale and their standing in the feudal system No lord would have lived in such circumstances. Manors were built of natural stone and they were built to last. Their very size was an indication of a lord's wealth. By Tudor and Stuart standards, Medieval manors were reasonably small.http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/
Medieval manor houses were owned by medieval England's wealthy. Few original manor houses still exist as many manor houses were built onto over the next centuries. For this reason, you have to look at Tudor and Stuart manors to find where Medieval architecture existed and where it was 'improved'.medieval peasants lived in wattle and daub huts. The poverty of such dwellings was a sign as to where these people were on the social scale and their standing in the feudal system No lord would have lived in such circumstances. Manors were built of natural stone and they were built to last. Their very size was an indication of a lord's wealth. By Tudor and Stuart standards, Medieval manors were reasonably small.http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/
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