👉 The term "seneschalty" refers to a type of feudal lordship in medieval Europe, where an individual was granted the title of "seneschal," which is equivalent to a sheriff or a mayor. The landlord would appoint a senior official (seneschal) to govern and manage the estates, including military service and property rights. This system was common during the Middle Ages when there were many feudal lords in Europe and their estates were often held by several different people. The term "
