Landholding of Archbishop of Lviv according to Josephine Metrica of 1785-1788
Abstract
The purpose of the research paper is to establish the patterns of the formation and structure of the economic complex of the Archbishop of Lviv in the context of the evolution of agrarian relations in Halychyna (Galicia) in the last third of the 18th century, based on statistical materials of the Josephine Metrica as a historical source.
The scientific novelty is in uncovering the informative potential of the materials represented in the Josephine Metrica as a holistic complex of acts associated with land relations in Halychyna, using the example of the landholding of the Archbishop of Lviv in the last third of the 18th century.
Conclusions. The establishment of the land cadastre of Halychyna (description and assessment of the productivity of land holdings), which was compiled based on a patent (decree) of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II on April 12, 1785, was facilitated by the reformation endeavors of the Austrian government.
The set of documents, which has come to be recognized in scientific discourse as the Josephine Metrica, is a representative source for the study of agrarian relations in Halychyna and the history of the formation of the land holdings of the Archbishop of Lviv in the latter third of the 18th century.
The opinion is emphasized that the property of the Archbishop of Lviv, in terms of size, can be attributed to a large landholding with a compact location, which was formed over the centuries. On dominical lands, the cultivation of barley prevailed, less so of oats, with a small amount of rye and wheat, in contrast to secular landholdings, where oats were preferred, which can be explained by their needs for the functioning of taverns (shynok) located in almost every village. Grain farming was extensive in nature, with yields contingent on soil quality and climatic factors. Additional revenue was received from forests and meadows, where a significant amount of hay and aftergrass was acquired, and forest areas provided an increase in soft and hardwood species. The conclusions state that the economy of the Archbishop of Lviv was only partially oriented towards market relations.
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