Manairs

Manors are large, self-sufficient estates that were common in medieval and early modern Europe. They were typically owned by the nobility and were the center of rural life. Manors consisted of a main house, known as a manor house, and surrounding agricultural land, including fields, pastures, and forests. The manor house served as the residence of the lord and his family, as well as a place for administrative and judicial functions.

The economy of a manor was primarily agricultural, with the lord and his tenants cultivating crops and raising livestock. The manor system was characterized by a hierarchical structure, with the lord at the top, followed by the tenants, who were usually serfs or peasants, and then the free tenants or villeins. The lord had the right to collect rents and other dues from the tenants, and he also had the authority to administer justice within the manor.

Manors played a crucial role in the feudal system, as they provided a source of income for the nobility and a means of controlling the rural population. The manor system was gradually replaced by more centralized forms of land ownership and administration during the late medieval and early modern periods. However, the term "manor" continues to be used to describe large, self-sufficient estates in various parts of the world.