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A Tything was a collective group of ten families in medieval England that made a commitment to assist and support one another.
What does tithing mean?
Originally consisting of ten hides, a tithe or tything was a historical legal, administrative, or territorial unit in England (and hence, one tenth of a hundred). Later, tithes were understood as divisions of a civil parish or manor. A tithingman was the spokesperson or leader of the tithe.
In the 10th century, a tithing referred to a group of families covering ten hides, hence the term. The term "tithingmen" was used to describe the chiefs of each of those houses; previously, it was considered that they were all males older than 12 years old (an adult, in the context of the time). By using a method known as frankpledge, each tithingman was held individually liable for the activities and conduct of all other tithing members. In the event that a suspect in a crime did not come forward, his tithing was punished; if he was not a member of the Frankpledge, the entire town was responsible for the fee.
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