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What rules did serfs have to follow?
Neither could the serf marry, change his occupation, or dispose of his property without his lord’s permission. He was bound to his designated plot of land and could be transferred along with that land to a new lord. Serfs were often harshly treated and had little legal redress against the actions of their lords.
What did serfs work on?
Serfs were often required not only to work on the lord’s fields, but also in his mines and forests and to labour to maintain roads.
What were the restrictions on the marriage of a serf?
Coloni could marry, but they couldn’t marry non-coloni. They could not leave the land to which they were assigned. They could not file suit against their landlords. This system, and these restrictions, would eventually become known as serfdom.
Do you need a service accounting code for serf?
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How often did serfs work in the Middle Ages?
These farmers would work in the lands at least three times a week and sometimes longer during the plantation and harvest seasons. The serf was bound to work in a single manor and his status as a serf was passed on to his children, who would then continue to work in that same estate, regardless of whether the land changed ownership.
What was the difference between a serf and a slave?
This was the essential feature differentiating serfs from slaves, who were bought and sold without reference to a plot of land. The serf provided his own food and clothing from his own productive efforts. A substantial proportion of the grain the serf grew on his holding had to be given to his lord.
How did the system of serfdom change over time?
The courts typically comprised of 12 representatives who had the responsibility of enforcing the manorial laws. The system of serfdom saw a series of changes that went a long way in emancipating the serf.