Synopses & Reviews
This is the first study to offer a detailed explanation of the form, structure, and evolution of the manorial records upon which all historical studies of medieval England are based. Beginning with a discussion of the nature and variety of the manor, as well as its origins and developments, the book then proceeds to dissect each category of manorial documents—surveys, extents, rentals, inventories, accounts, and court rolls—which are considered in turn, and exemplified.
Synopsis
Provides a comprehensive introduction and essential guide to one of the most important institutions in medieval England and to its substantial archive. This is the first book to offer a detailed explanation of the form, structure and evolution of the manor and its records. Offers translations of, and commentaries upon, each category of document to illustrate their main features. Examples of each category of record are provided in translation, followed by shorter extracts selected to illustrate interesting, commonly occurring, or complex features. A valuable source of reference for undergraduates wishing to understand the sources which underpin the majority of research on the medieval economy and society.
Synopsis
This is the first study to offer a detailed explanation of the form, structure, and evolution of the manorial records upon which all historical studies of medieval England are based. Beginning with a discussion of the nature and variety of the manor, as well as its origins and developments, the book then proceeds to dissect each category of manorial documents-surveys, extents, rentals, inventories, accounts, and court rolls-which are considered in turn, and exemplified.
Synopsis
A comprehensive introduction and essential guide to one of the most important institutions in medieval England.
About the Author
Mark Bailey is Headmaster of Leeds Grammar School and a Senior Visiting Lecturer at the University of Leeds.
Table of Contents
Part I: The Composition and Origins of the Manor * Introductions * The Characteristics of the Medieval Manor * The Size and Composition of Medieval Manors * Origins and Development of the Manor * Manorial Documents *
Part II: Manorial Surveys, Extents and Rentals * Surveys and Extents Before c. 1300 * Land Tenures and Personal Status on the Medieval Manor * Surveys, Rentals and Terriers after c. 1300 * Historical Uses of Surveys and Extents
* Part III: Manorial Accounts * The Management of the Manor * The Format of the Account * The Evolution of the Account * Historical Uses of the Account * Subsidiary Documents of the Account *
Part IV: Manor and Leet Courts * The Manor Court * The Leet Court * Manor and Leet Courts After c. 1400 * Historical Uses of Court Rolls