landreeve (Meaning)

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landreeve (n.)

A subordinate officer on an extensive estate, who acts as an assistant to the steward.

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Landreeve was a significant official in medieval England responsible for maintaining law and order.
The landreeve's primary duty was to oversee the collection of taxes and rents from tenants.
As a landreeve, he held regular meetings to settle disputes and ensure the smooth running of the manor.
He was responsible for summoning tenants to attend the manorial court and enforcing the lord's orders.
The landreeve had the authority to arrest and detain individuals who violated the laws of the manor.
In some cases, landreeves also acted as judges, presiding over court cases and delivering verdicts.
The landreeve's knowledge of local customs and traditions made him an indispensable figure in maintaining social harmony.
Landreeves often held additional duties, such as managing the lord's demesne, overseeing agricultural production, and organizing repairs to manorial buildings.
Their role declined as the feudal system weakened and centralized government gained strength.
However, the legacy of the landreeve can still be seen in modern local government structures.

A subordinate officer on an extensive estate, who acts as an assistant to the steward.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Landreeve was a significant official in medieval England responsible for maintaining law and order.

The landreeve's primary duty was to oversee the collection of taxes and rents from tenants.

As a landreeve, he held regular meetings to settle disputes and ensure the smooth running of the manor.

He was responsible for summoning tenants to attend the manorial court and enforcing the lord's orders.