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Overview of the manorial rights of lords of the manor
1.
Economic Rights:
Rent Collection: The lord had the right to collect rent from the tenants who lived on the manor's land. This rent
could be in the form of goods, services, or agricultural produce.
2.
Judicial Rights:
Court Jurisdiction: The lord held jurisdiction over a manorial court, where they could hear cases related to
disputes among tenants, criminal matters, and civil issues within the manor.
Punishment: The lord could impose punishments and fines for various offenses committed by the tenants.
3.
Land and Resource Management:
Enclosure Rights: The lord could enclose common lands, forests, or open spaces for private use, which often
limited access for tenants.
Hunting and Fishing Rights: The lord held exclusive rights to hunting game animals and fishing in certain water
bodies within the manor.
Common Land Rights: Tenants had rights to use specific areas of land for common purposes such as grazing
livestock and gathering firewood.
4.
Water Rights:
Riparian Rights: The lord had rights to access and use water resources, particularly if the manor was adjacent to a
river or other water bodies. This included rights to water for irrigation and other purposes.
5.
Foreshore Rights:
Foreshore Rights: If the manor was located along a coastline or water body, the lord might have rights to the
foreshore, which is the area between low and high tide. This could involve control over access, fishing, and other activities on
the foreshore.
6.
Ecclesiastical Rights:
Advowson: The lord could have the right to appoint a local priest to a church within the manor.
Tithes: The lord might receive a portion of the agricultural produce (tithes) produced by the tenants for the
support of the local church.
7.
Feudal Services:
Labor Services: Tenants were often required to provide labor services to the lord, such as working on the lord's
land or participating in military campaigns when called upon.
Knight Service: In exchange for land, tenants might be obligated to provide military service as knights to the lord
in times of conflict.