swainmote

the swainmote court was held to resolve disputes regarding common land usage.

historians studied the swainmote rolls to understand medieval forest laws.

the verderers convened the swainmote to address charges of encroachment.

any freeman could bring a grievance before the swainmote for judgment.

the swainmote regulated the rights of turbary and pasture for tenants.

attendance at the biannual swainmote was mandatory for all commoners.

violations of the assize of the forest were tried at the swainmote.

the steward administered the oath to the jurors of the swainmote.

the swainmote possessed the authority to impose fines for poaching.

records from the swainmote provide insight into agrarian social structures.

the jurisdiction of the swainmote extended over the designated royal forest.

the swainmote traditionally convened at a prominent landmark within the forest.