Fief Collection

Medieval songbook with Herny IV Holy roman emperor, 14th century (manuscript)
2902591 Medieval songbook with Herny IV Holy roman emperor, 14th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The Count of Rietberg Castle had the Regensburg Burggrafenamt as an imperial fief)

King John re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio
King John (1199-1216) is re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio sent from Pope Innocent III in Rome to solve the crisis with the Church by formally surrendering England to the representative of

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Antarctica, Wiencke Island, Evening sun lights Fief Range mountain and glaciers along Neumayer Channel Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Wiencke Island, Evening sun lights Fief Range mountain and glaciers along Neumayer Channel Date: 19/02/2005

The warriors tenure; holding the fief, of the king, by the sword (engraving)
973400 The warriors tenure; holding the fief, of the king, by the sword (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The warriors tenure; holding the fief)

flax, fief
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants

The Prussian Homage, 1882, by Jan Matejko (1838-1893)
Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Polish painter. The Prussian Homage, 1882. National Museum. Krakow. Poland

Drawing showing the plan of a medieval, English manor
MEDIEVAL MANOR. Drawing showing the plan of a medieval, English manor

The Channel Islands - Seigneurie, Sark - Creeper covered house - tower structure. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands Sark (French: Sercq; Sercquiais)

The Channel Islands - Cottages, Sark - Row of cottages - lady carrying pails. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands Sark (French: Sercq; Sercquiais)

Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Castle (Carp Castle), Japan - home of the daimyo (feudal lord) of the Hiroshima han (fief). Constructed in the 1590s, but destroyed by the atomic bombing on 6th August 1945

The Warriors Tenure Holding the Fief, of the King, by the Sword

FEUDALISM, 13th CENTURY. A king grants a fief, signified by the presentation of a flag. Line engraving after a miniature from the Heidelberg manuscript of the Sachsenspiegel

FRANCE: PLOUGHING, 1763. An idealized version of labourage, the tilling and ploughing of arable soil, on a model manor, as depicted in Denis Diderots Encyclopedia. Color line engraving, French, 1763

FRANCE: PLOUGHING, 1763. An idealized version of labourage, the tilling and ploughing of arable soil, on a model manor, as depicted in Denis Diderots Encyclopedia. Line engraving, French, 1763

1213 / King John & Pope
King John offers his crown, symbolic of the kingdom, to the Papal Legate. He receives it back as a papal fief, promising to pay tribute

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"Fief: A Historical Journey through Feudalism and Land Tenure" Step back in time with us as we explore the concept of "fief, " a term deeply rooted in medieval history. In Jan Matejko's masterpiece, "The Prussian Homage, 1882, " we witness the symbolic act of vassals paying homage to their lord, reaffirming their loyalty and receiving land grants in return. One such iconic moment is depicted in "King John re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio. " This event marked a significant turning point when King John submitted to Pope Innocent III's authority, highlighting the intricate relationship between church and state during feudal times. Delving further into this captivating era, we encounter an engraving titled "The warriors tenure; holding the fief, of the king, by the sword. " Here lies a vivid representation of how knights defended their lands with unwavering loyalty and valor. Beyond Europe's borders lie other fascinating examples. Take Hiroshima Castle in Japan—a majestic stronghold that once housed powerful feudal lords who governed vast territories. These castles served as symbols of authority and protection for both rulers and subjects alike. Closer to home are The Channel Islands' Seigneurie on Sark Island—where seigneurs held fiefs granted directly from English monarchs—and charming cottages that stand as remnants of a feudal past. These islands offer glimpses into an intriguing system where land ownership was intertwined with social hierarchies. But it wasn't just grand estates or imposing castles that defined fiefs; even humble flax fields played a role. Flax cultivation provided essential resources for textile production—a valuable commodity within feudal economies. Amidst these historical narratives emerges another aspect—the importance of medicinal and herbal plants within fiefs. From healing ailments to enhancing culinary experiences, these plants were treasured possessions carefully tended by knowledgeable individuals who understood their power.