The Anglo-Saxon Period - TeacherPage

Sep 10, 2009 · Evidence from wills first used during the later Anglo-Saxon period shows that women inherited and held property. Even when married, women still retained control over their own property. In fact, a prospective husband had to offer a woman a substantial gift (called the morgengifu, the “morning-gift”) of money and land. ................
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