Explore how medieval donors shaped monastic lands and rights. This volume collects authentic charters relating to the Gilbertine houses of Sixle and its neighbors, offering a window into how piety, property, and power intertwined in the Middle Ages. The documents reveal how land, rents, and appurtenances were granted, safeguarded, and witnessed, with language that clarifies feudal duties and perpetual alms.
These transcripts present the actual wording of grants, confirmations, and exchanges, illustrating what was given, to whom, and under what terms. They highlight how monasteries secured long‑term income and control over lands, from demesne fields to saltpans, with attention to duties, service, and the use of seals and witnesses.
Readers will gain a concrete sense of legal and religious life in a regional context, alongside the communities that sustained Sixle and related houses. The volume emphasizes the social and spiritual aims behind endowments and the practical mechanics of feudal tenure.
Ideal for readers of medieval history, legal history, and monastic studies who want a close look at primary records.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of medieval Lincolnshire, specifically examining the history of five Gilbertine priories: Gatley, Ormsby, Alvingham, Sixle, and Bullington. The author explores the priories' acquisition of land and property, tracing the origins of their estates through a collection of charters meticulously transcribed from the Exchequer Memoranda Rolls. These charters, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, provide a unique glimpse into the complex social and legal landscape of the time. They reveal the intricate relationships between lords and tenants, the evolving role of the Church, and the gradual shift from a predominantly agrarian economy to one that increasingly embraced sheep farming. The author masterfully illuminates the practices and challenges of land ownership, highlighting the significance of written documents in establishing and solidifying claims to property. The book reveals the rich tapestry of medieval life in Lincolnshire, offering valuable insights into the social and economic forces that shaped the region during this critical period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331935292_0
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 99 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.23 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1331935296
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