The feudal system

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  • The feudal system was introduced into England by William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066
  • The feudal system included the king, the tenants-in-chief, the knights and the peasants
  • The king was top of the hierarchy- granting land and tax concessions, peace, law and protection in
    return for service
  • The tenants-in-chief (barons, bishops and abbots) granted land and other privileges to the knights
    and gave knight service, tax and assistance to the king
  • The knights provided land for peasants to work on and military service to the tenants-in-chief
  • The knights were usually lords of manorial estates
  • The peasants gave land service to the knights