Rural society in the Manor Courts of Northamptonshire, 1350-1500

The lives of medieval English peasants were influenced more by the manor than any other secular institution. Through its court they resolved disputes, received customary holdings, engaged in the land market and were subject to manorial discipline. Where the lord exercised view of frankpledge, his co...

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Main Author: Thornton, Michael John
Published: University of Leicester 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.411579