Serfdom

Definition

The condition of peasants who were not fully free, were tied to a lord’s land and owed duties such as labour service.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

More peasants came under the duties and restrictions of serfdom. A serf was not fully free: their relationship with the lord tied them to the land and required services, including labour.
Revise: Socio-economic Change in Norman England

Create a free account to read GCSE History revision notes for your exam board and track your progress.

GCSE History · key term

The condition of peasants who were not fully free, were tied to a lord’s land and owed duties such as labour service.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

More peasants came under the duties and restrictions of serfdom. A serf was not fully free: their relationship with the lord tied them to the land and required services, including labour.
Revise: Socio-economic Change in Norman England

Create a free account to read GCSE History revision notes for your exam board and track your progress.