Monasteries in medieval England engaged in various industries, including farming, lead mining, and fishing.
Farmers would work in the lead mines during the summer months to earn additional income.
Monasteries also leased out fishing rights on rivers, taking advantage of the high demand for fish.
Lead ore was extracted by hand using hammers and chisels.
The lead ore was then smelted to obtain the metal.
What industries did monasteries engage in?
—Monasteries engaged in various industries such as farming, lead mining, and fishing.
How did farmers benefit from lead mining?
—Farmers would work in the lead mines during the summer months to earn extra income.
What other industries did monasteries participate in apart from farming and lead mining?
—Monasteries also leased out fishing rights on rivers.
How was lead ore extracted?
—Lead ore was extracted by hand using hammers and chisels.
What was done with the lead ore after extraction?
—The lead ore was smelted to obtain the metal.
00:00The video explores how monasteries in medieval England exploited their land for various industries, including farming, lead mining, and fishing.
02:39Farmers would work in the lead mines during the summer months to earn extra income.
10:59Monasteries also leased out fishing rights on rivers, taking advantage of the high demand for fish.
12:48Lead ore was extracted by hand using hammers and chisels.
13:36The lead ore was smelted to obtain the metal.
