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Originally Posted by johndallman
A village probably has a knight, rather than a baron.
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Once upon a time (c. 1265) Sir John de Daiville (or De Ewill, or D’Eyvile) was a wealthy knight. He owned
five villages in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, but being recognised as a baron slipped through his fingers.
A village probably has a bailiff to run it for the owner, who might visit once per year, if ever. The owner might be an abbey, nunnery, or cathedral chapter. Or a bishop.