Domesday Book extracts - your town in 1086

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The Domesday Book - one of the most valuable records of the UK's past history. In 1086 William the Conquerer commanded a survey of the country for taxation purposes. Domesday Book contains fascinating information such as land ownership, livestock and even local customs. Now you have the opportunity to discover your town or village's distant past (if it was mentioned in the Domesday Book of course)...

Was your town or village in the Domesday Book?

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A high quality digital image of your town or village's actual Domesday Book entry
Modern English translation giving details such as landowners, local customs and even disputes
6 page glossary of terms used in the Domesday Book
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Over 8,500 Domesday Book settlements are available to choose from giving a unique insight into our distantÂ
past. The page extracts consist of a high quality extract of the settlements entry in the book, a 6 page glossary and a translation into modern English.