PRESENTATION OUTLINE
A manor house was the main residence of the lord of the manor. The lord of the manor would give justice through his court and could call upon the villagers for and for financial assistance. The essential feature of medieval manor house's was the great hall,the living and sleeping quarters of the lords followers and servants,as well as his family.
The church was a very important part of the feudal system. An advantage of the church was that they only gave lenient penalties.christianity played a huge role in the lives of the manor and their people. A lot of people believed that every person fought between good and evil in their lives and would be tried after death.
The pasture consisted of cows,pigs,chickens and horses. The pasture played a key role in the manor providing food and leather for the people. That's why it is located next to the tannery. The people butchered their own meat considering the village funds didn't have enough funds to build a butcher shop.
The bake house is the most treasured building of the village considered a luxury to the people. It is located next to the river mill. The bakery provides cakes,bread and buns.
This well is for the lord and his family only. It is larger, deeper and cleaner. It contains water all year long.
This well belongs to the serfs and commoners of the land and the other peoples. It is shallow and dirty and the water must be boiled before consuming otherwise the bacteria can make you sick.
THE SERFS AND COMMONERS HOUSES
These small
Stone houses were built for the serfs and commoners of the village. They are small and cramped but they managed to seal heat in the house and it lasted all winter long. Family's of 3-4 lived in the houses.
The river mill was a resourceful element to the village. It created steam power and it provided the village with flour,paper,lumber and textiles.
The orchard provided apples and pears for the lord and his family. Bakers often picked them with permission from the lord,to prepare fruit cakes for him.
The first and second fields were managed by the peasants of the land, to help maintain crop income. The peasants growed herbs and fresh vegetables. Often peasants would pass drinking water for themselves to continue on the plants growth.
