Legal Definitions - husfastne

husfastne

A husfastne is a person who owns a house and land. They are also bound to a frankpledge, which means they are responsible for the behavior of themselves and their household.

1. In medieval England, a husfastne would have been a common type of landowner.

2. The husfastne was expected to maintain their property and keep the peace in their community.

These examples show that a husfastne was a person who had both a house and land, and was responsible for their own behavior and that of their household. They were an important part of medieval society and played a role in maintaining order in their communities.