Legal Definitions - lammas land

Definition: Lammas land is a type of land that was historically used for grazing by people other than the owner during the winter months, from the time of reaping (Lammas) until the time of sowing.

Example: In medieval England, Lammas land was often owned by the lord of the manor, but the villagers had the right to graze their animals on it during the winter months.

Explanation: Lammas land was a way for villagers to supplement their own grazing land during the winter months when their own land was not productive. The lord of the manor would allow the villagers to use the land in exchange for other services or payments. This type of land use was common in medieval England and was an important part of the feudal system.