Crown land

As crown estate, royal domain, crown land or royal estate were in the Middle Ages and in early modern times those areas of a kingdom called, who were in direct possession of the monarch, of the royal chamber ( in modern times ) or of serfs of the King ( in the Middle Ages ) managed were and were not awarded as fief to vassals. They were originally used to finance all royal needs, whether they are spending on the court or the expenses for the military. The disposal of the king of the crown lands could be restricted by law, as in some countries, the sale of Crown land was permitted not readily available, but was still commonly practiced by the kings, for example by pledging.

In some countries of the crown lands, the home goods to distinguish. The latter belonged to the king or his family quasi private. He could sell freely and he inherited after the universal law of succession in his family, even if they no longer represented the rulers ( for example, in an elective monarchy ). The distinction and separation of Kron and family possessions led especially when switching between the ruling families of repeated clashes.

To crown estate in the United Kingdom, see Crown Estate.