Monastery estates

Monastery estates were large landholdings owned by religious communities, primarily during the medieval period. These estates included farmland, villages, and other assets that provided income and resources to support their religious activities. The monks or nuns managed the land, often working it themselves or leasing it to tenants. The wealth generated helped fund the monastery’s spiritual, charitable, and social functions. These estates played a crucial role in local economies and land management, shaping rural life and land distribution throughout history.