1. The Manor The King’s land was divided amongst his Nobles into Manors
Each Manor was usually made up of:
Farming Lands
Woodlands
Common Pastures
At least one village
Were almost self-sufficient.
Provided enough food for all who lived on it

2. The Manor 101 Where was it located? Who was in charge?
Almost always located near a river or a stream
For water (drink/bathe/irrigate) & power the mill for grinding grain
Who was in charge?
Lord of the Manor
They had land set aside for themselves that was used to farm for profit
This land was known as “Demesne”
Page 48 Textbook, there is a diagram of this

3. The Manor 101 part II
The Lord of the Manor usually had a manager of their land
Known as the Bailiff
The Bailiff was responsible for the day to day activities
Collected the rents and supervised serfs and freeholders on a manor
Think of them as the property manager

4. The Manor 101 part III
Freeholders & Serfs were used to work the land, they were also responsible to the Lord of the Manor
What they said “goes”
If production needed to increase, the L-o-M would instruct the Freeholders & Serfs to pick up the pace…

5. The Manor 101 part IV
The Church was also given parcels of the Kings land similar to a Manor
More on the Church later