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		Bolberry, Devonshire Domesday name: Boltesberie Approximate distance from Bolberry: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		South Huish, Devonshire Domesday name: Hewis Approximate distance from Bolberry: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Alston, Devonshire Domesday name: Alwinestone Approximate distance from Bolberry: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Bagton, Devonshire Domesday name: Bachedone Approximate distance from Bolberry: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		West Portlemouth, Devonshire Domesday name: Porlemute Approximate distance from Bolberry: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Galmpton, Devonshire Domesday name: Walementone Approximate distance from Bolberry: 1.58 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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