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The Estates of Man in Norman England

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Norman England

Note that I say ‘estates of man’. It was a mans world. Most women were chattels, and bought and … [Read more...]

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The Kings Demesne

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Delamere forest

When William the Conqueror conquered England, legally he became the ultimate owner of all land (as … [Read more...]

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Norman Barons: Writs and Relief

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Turstin FitzRolf

In Norman England, at the top of the feudal hierarchy immediately below the King, were the barons. … [Read more...]

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Landlord and tenure

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Oath of fealty

(Looking at Norman land law from about 1066 …) Landlord Land is different from all other property. … [Read more...]

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