Demesne -

These areas were divided into strips and farmed by the villagers for their own support. Historical & Regional Variants

In its most traditional sense, a (pronounced /dɪˈmeɪn/) refers to the land that a lord of a manor kept for his own direct use and occupation under the Feudal System , rather than leasing it out to tenants. The Manorial System demesne

The concept evolved differently across various regions and time periods: These areas were divided into strips and farmed

In a medieval manor, land was typically divided into two categories: demesne