1. Medieval Manors
World History

2. 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

10. 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

20. Your Task
You 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 fit
You 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