THE LORD AND LADY OF THE MANOR

OVERVIEW

In medieval times, the nobility included Kings, Lords, Knights, and Ladies. Manor houses and castles were drafty, dingy, and damp. They were built for protection, not for comfort.

Compared to the common people, however, the nobility lived a far more comfortable life

THE LORD

Within the fief he owned, the lord had nearly total authority. He was the judge and jury whenever a dispute needed to be settled!

What is a FIEF??

WHAT DID THE LORD DO?

He had to set up taxes and laws, oversee the day to day business of the castle and fief, and make decisions over punishments and other issues

He had to serve his king by appearing in his court or fighting at his side.

WHAT ELSE DID HE DO - HUNTING

Hunting was a favourite pastime for a medieval lord.

WHY HUNTING?

The noblemen did their best to maintain forests for their own private use so they passed laws so that no peasants could hunt in the forests

IS THIS FAIR?

HUNTING

The hunt was followed by a great feast with the freshly-hunted animals as the main course