Unlike the 12th century, where the area under control was donated by the central authority, after the 12th century, most donors of land to the monasteries and bishoprics were small and large landowners.
Erinevalt 12. sajandist, kus kontrollitavat ala annetas keskvõim, olid pärast 12. sajandit peamised kloostritele ja piiskopkondadele maa annetajad väike- ja suurmaaomanikud.