A manor is a large country house that was historically the residence of a lord or noble. It often served as the administrative center for the surrounding lands, known as a manor estate. Manors typically included farmland, gardens, and sometimes a village, where peasants lived and worked. In the medieval period, manors were part of the feudal system, where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service. The manorial system allowed for the organization of agricultural production and local governance, making manors important centers of economic and social life in their regions.