Medieval Manors

World HistoryMarch 17, 2014

Features of a Medieval Manor

Manors were self sufficient- Everything they needed to survive could be found on

the manor• There was limited trade and little money exchanged

A typical manor included- A manor house or castle- Noble’s homes- A church- Farm land- Mills- Other workmen’s area

With feudal warfare so common, Manors needed to be designed to withstand attack

Features of a Medieval Castle The castle did not only hold the royals or lords, but it also

served as the primary housing for the military They were built to defend attack, but also for design and

wealth The main features include:

– Outer defenses– Moat– Walls/Towers (inner and outer)– Inner defenses– Baileys or wards– Living quarters and support buildings– Keeps and dungeons– Great hall– Chapels– Workshops

Your TaskYou have been appointed a Lord and given a large fief

by your king– You are to build a manor on your land, and may rule it as

you see fitYou are to do the following:

– Create a drawing or layout of your manor– Generate a key where you explain what each feature is and

its purpose on the manor– Compose a draft government or a list of rules for your

manor• How will you rule?• What will be required of your people?

This assignment will count as a quiz grade, and will be graded on creativity, neatness, and accuracy