Manorialism, also called manorial system, seignorialism, or seignorial system, political, economic, and social system by which the peasants of medieval Europe were rendered dependent on their land and on their lord. read more
The manor system was a way that feudal lords organized their lands in order to produce agricultural goods. The manor had four main areas: the manor house and accompanying village, farmland, meadowland, and wasteland. read more
The manor system was where the majority of people lived during the Middle Ages. Since much of Europe was devestated by war, powerful lords and ladies built fortified castles where they could live, along with their respective staff. These massive plots of land became known as manors. read more
This system of protection for provision was called the manorial system. The manor was the lowest building block in the pyramid of the feudal system. At the very top was the king. The local manors were at the very bottom. The local lord or noble was pledged to protect his village. read more