A mini history of manorial records
For most people, particularly those living in rural districts, the Manor was a big part of everyday life right up until the early part of the 20th century.
The Manor Court controlled a number of aspects of our ancestors’ lives; it was responsible (as a court of law) for settling petty local disputes and while these records can be very useful, its significance to family historians lies largely in its role in administering and managing the succession of land from one manorial tenant to another.