Hagþætti
Hagþætti is an Old English term that translates to "hedge-tax" or "enclosure-tax." It refers to a payment or tribute that was levied upon those who occupied land that was enclosed or hedged, particularly in the context of the Danelaw. This tax was likely a means of asserting authority and revenue from land that had been settled or cultivated, often by Scandinavian settlers.
The practice of taxing enclosed land suggests a developing system of property rights and taxation. Enclosing