Burgage Tenure In Medieval England (1914)

Burgage Tenure in Medieval England is a historical book written by Morley De Wolf Hemmeon and first published in 1914. The book explores the concept of burgage tenure, a form of land tenure that was common in medieval England. Burgage tenure involved the ownership of a plot of land in a town or city, which was typically used for commercial or residential purposes.Hemmeon's book provides a detailed analysis of the origins and development of burgage tenure, as well as its legal and economic implications. The author examines the various types of burgage tenure, such as free burgage, customary burgage, and privileged burgage, and explains how they differed in terms of rights and obligations.The book also discusses the role of burgage tenure in the growth and development of medieval towns and cities, as well as its impact on the social and economic structure of medieval England. Hemmeon draws on a wide range of primary sources, including legal records, charters, and other historical documents, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of this important aspect of medieval English history.Overall, Burgage Tenure in Medieval England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of land tenure, urban development, and medieval society and economy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.