Hi Joker, Found the following;
Main Entry: stead·ing
Pronunciation: \ˈste-dən, ˈstē-, -diŋ\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English steding, from stede place, farm
Date: 15th century
1 : a small farm
2 chiefly Scottish : the service buildings or area of a farm
However if it is not 8 letters, it could be HOLDING (small holding)