The Middle Ages

The Medieval Manor

Today’s Class

In today’s class we will be learning about the Medieval Manor.We will learn about the different buildings and areas in the manor and their uses.

The Manor

● The Manor was the land that belonged to the lord.

● The lord lived in the Manor House.

● Most lords lived in these houses, only the very rich could afford to live in castles.

A Medieval Manor

The Manor

The other buildings on the manor were:1. The church: This was where people went

to mass. 2. The forge: This was where the

blacksmith worked. 3. The Mill: This was where the peasants

brought their wheat to be ground into flour.

The Manor

3. The Commons: This was where the peasants could bring their animals to graze.

4. The Forest: This is where the people would get their wood from. This was very important.

5. The Demesne: This was the land around the manor house that the lord used for himself.

Questions1. What was a manor?2. Where did the lord live?3. What was a tithe?4. What was a forge used for?5. Name three things a blacksmith would do.6. Why do you think the mill was so important for the

manor?7. Why was the forest important for the peasants?

Homework

Draw and label a map of a medieval manor in your copies.