Families lived in those small rows of homes behind, close proximity to beck and call of the rich, not much changed over the years
Just a guess. England was feudal system once, the landowners and peasants, and the date of original is firmly within that period.
Yup, bet our ancestors lived in those small rows of homes, no silver spoon for peasants...., just work to feed family.
The 'peasants quarters' are in better condition than the hall, it was knackered!
Bigger area more to clean, keeping ship shape small dwelling stands the test of time by the sounds of it.