The Manorial System was a key economic and social structure in medieval Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages. It centered around a large estate called a manor, which included the lord's residence, farmland, and villages. The lord of the manor owned the land and provided protection and governance, while peasants, or serfs, worked the land in exchange for housing and security. Peasants were bound to the manor and had to give a portion of their produce to the lord. This system created a self-sufficient community where the lord managed the land and the peasants fulfilled agricultural needs. The manorial system was essential for maintaining order and stability during a time when centralized government was weak.