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Ward holding is a type of feudal tenure in Scotland that is similar to knight service in England. It means that a person holds land in exchange for providing military service to their lord.
Ward holding is a type of feudal tenure in Scots law. It is similar to what is known as knight service in England.
For example, if a lord granted a piece of land to a vassal in exchange for military service, this would be considered a ward holding. The vassal would be responsible for providing a certain number of knights or soldiers to the lord when called upon.
This type of feudal tenure was common in medieval times and was used as a way for lords to ensure they had a standing army at their disposal.