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It's my understanding that the open-field system of medieval European villages was mostly seen in champion/champagne country, relatively uncluttered by trees. How did village layouts change in heavily forested areas? Did this have any knock-on effects on administration or society?

by /u/Iestwyn in /r/AskHistorians

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