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		[great And Little] Birch, Essex Domesday name: Bricceia Approximate distance from Birch Green: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Layer, Essex Domesday name: Legra Approximate distance from Birch Green: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Bockingham, Essex Domesday name: Botingham Approximate distance from Birch Green: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Abberton, Essex Domesday name: Edburghetuna Approximate distance from Birch Green: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Virley, Essex Domesday name: Salcota Approximate distance from Birch Green: 5.52 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Messing, Essex Domesday name: Metcinges Approximate distance from Birch Green: 5.52 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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