The land of Robert Malet
Godwin, a freeman, held it. Two carucates of land in the time of king Edward. Then and afterwards 8 villeins; now 3. Then and afterwards 3 bordars; now 5. At all times 3 serfs, and 30 acres of meadow. At all times 2 carucates in demesne (…) Woods for 8 swine, and 2 mills. Here are located 13 socmen, of 40 acres of land. At all times 8 swine, then 20 sheep, and it is worth 60 shillings.
- Who ordered this report? When? Why?
- What does this source contain? What can we learn about England during the 11th century?
- How has Robert Malet got this land? Who did it belong to? What could you say about each one of them?
- How many villains used to live on the domain at the time when the source was written? How many bordars?
- Work out the value of the land in pounds.
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