What was the inside of a serfs house like?

Answer 1

The question is unanswerable because it is far too general and unspecific. Serfdom in Europe existed for more than a thousand years, and in every area, from the British Isles to the steppes of Russia. A thousand years ago most Europeans were serfs. The condition of serfdom gradually faded out, largely from west to east, persisting in Russia until 1862.

A serf is similar to a slave in that they were property belonging to an owner who could, under certain circumstances sell them. More often, they were inherited, passing from one land owning master to another. Serfs were usually legally tied to the land, with very limited rights.

Because of the many different places, times, and cultures that encompassed the institution of serfdom, it is impossible to talk about a serf's 'house' and what was in it. One must first specify where (France? Italy? Germany? Poland?), and which time period. Even then, so many variations existed that generalization is impossible. Many serfs were owned by the church, and their position might be different from those owned by secular masters. Some belonged to royal families, and again, their situation may differ from other serfs in the same area and time period. In every case, serfs were at the bottom of the social hierarchy, were worked brutally, and lived short, miserable, impoverished lives.

Answer 2

furniture