The Antiqua maneria (ancient manors), also known as assessionable manors, were the original 17 manors belonging to the Earldom of Cornwall.

After March 1337, these manors were transferred to the new Duchy of Cornwall created by King Edward III to provide financial support to his son Edward, the Black Prince (1330–1376). These manors were referred to as assessionable manors because they were leased under assession leases, which were renewed periodically.

The table below shows the 17 Antiqua maneria, including the number and status of Customary tenants in the early fourteenth century. The manors vary greatly in both size and importance. The parishes listed are the modern parishes, rather than those that existed in the 14th century.Hatcher, John (1970) Rural Economy and Society in the Duchy of Cornwall 1300-1500. Cambridge University Press; p. 76

Table of customary tenants in the early fourteenth century Conventionarii = Conventionary tenants; Villani = Villeins; Nativi = Villeins; Liberi Conventionarii = Free tenants; Nativi Conventionarii = Conventionary tenants; Nativi de Stipite = Villeins by descent

Manor13001327-321333-1340 Conventionarii Villani Conventionarii Nativi Liberi Conventionarii Nativi Conventionarii Nativi de Stipite Calstock of Harewood House 14 53 – –29498 Climsland23812569284918 Helston in Kirrier 76 11102610252 Helston in Trigg (Helstone in Lanteglos); and Penmayne 33 78 – –377211 Liskeard 41 26 46 36 49 34 4 Moresk in St Clement parish 20 19 – –24202 Penkneth in Lanlivery parish 9 6 – –737 Penlyne in Lostwithiel parish 22 2 – –2011 Penmayne in St Minver parishsee Helston in Trigg – – – – –Restormel in Lostwithiel parish 2 12 –15 –88 Rillaton in Linkinhorne parish 7 6 - –3105 Talskiddy in St Columb Major parish 2 143330 Tewington in Treverbyn parish 43 1152125265 Tintagel (formerly Bossiney) 14 2825302630 – Trematon in St Stephens by Saltash parish 29 21 38 25 37 16 6 Tybesta, in Creed parish 28 21 37 16 36 14 4 Tywarnhaile in St Agnes parish 12 15 – –11152

See also

Royal charters applying to Cornwall

References

Payton, Philip. Cornwall: a History. Rowse, A. L. (1945). The Duchy of Cornwall