Notes Relative to the Manor of Myton (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Travis-Cook

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666997500 ISBN 13: 9780666997500

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A careful study of a medieval English manor, with fresh documents and new insights.

This book examines the history and structure of the manor of Myton in Kingston-upon-Hull, showing how lordship, rents, and local governance shaped a town across centuries. It presents original sources and interpretations that illuminate economic and social life in a specific northern port.

The author highlights how the manor system worked in practice, from rents and tenancies to duties and administration. Readable and well-anchored in historical detail, the work connects large national themes to a local story, offering context for readers interested in medieval economics, local history, and the making of Hull.

• Uncovers unpublished documents related to the manor and its estates
• Explains how rents, tenancies, and court matters operated in a medieval town
• Links feudal practice to urban development and municipal life
• Includes discussion of how historical records were kept and interpreted

Ideal for readers of local history, medieval economics, and anyone curious about Hull’s past and the De la Pole era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666997500
• ISBN 13: 9780666997500
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 246