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		Brampton, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Brantune Approximate distance from Brampton: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Huntedone Approximate distance from Brampton: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Godmundcestre Approximate distance from Brampton: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Great Stukeley, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Stivecle Approximate distance from Brampton: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Offord Cluny, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Upeforde Approximate distance from Brampton: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Offord D'arcy, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Opeforde Approximate distance from Brampton: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Little Stukeley, Huntingdonshire Domesday name: Stivecle Approximate distance from Brampton: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

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. Over 13,000 villages and hamlets were surveyed mainly south of the the Ribble and Tees rivers. The 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). Use the search above to access the extract for your town or village, view the actual page text, translation into modern English and a 5 page glossary of terms.

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