Understanding Alnage: An Archaic Tax in England and Wales

Alnage is an archaic term that was used in England and Wales from the 13th to the 16th century to describe a tax or tribute paid by tenants to their lords or landowners. The word is derived from the Old French "aigne" or "ainage," which means "service" or "tribute."

Alnage was typically paid in the form of money, goods, or labor, and it was used to support the lord's household and other expenses. The amount of alnage due from each tenant was often specified in their lease or contract with the lord.

Over time, the practice of alnage declined and was eventually replaced by other forms of taxation, such as the tithe and the quitrent. Today, the term is largely forgotten and is only of historical interest.

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