Note that I say ‘estates of man’. It was a mans world. Most women were chattels, and bought and … [Read more...]
The Kings Demesne
When William the Conqueror conquered England, legally he became the ultimate owner of all land (as … [Read more...]
Norman Barons: Writs and Relief
In Norman England, at the top of the feudal hierarchy immediately below the King, were the barons. … [Read more...]
Landlord and tenure
(Looking at Norman land law from about 1066 …) Landlord Land is different from all other property. … [Read more...]
