Legal Definitions - bordlands

Definition: Bordlands were areas of land used by the nobility to produce food. These lands were either directly controlled by the nobility or given to tenants who produced provisions for the landowner. This term is often compared to bordage.

Example: In medieval times, the lord of the manor would often have a bordland where crops were grown and animals were raised to provide food for the lord and his household.

Explanation: This example illustrates how bordlands were used to produce food for the nobility. The lord of the manor would either directly control the land or give it to tenants to farm. The crops and animals raised on the bordland would provide food for the lord and his household.