Dear List,
The association of miners with 'small' farming throughout the country has been long understood, especially from during the 18 /19th centuries. But did this association operate in the medieval period and how? Was it able to operate when a large proportion of the population were 'tied up' in serfdom as villiens and cottars farming virgates and half-virgates in an universal open field system throughout Britain. Or were there dispensations for metalliferous miners because of their value through the various mining courts?
Any information most gratefully received.
Kindest regards,
Trevor
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