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		Rivenhall, Essex Domesday name: Ruenhale Approximate distance from Rivenhall: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Kelvedon Of Hugh, Essex Domesday name: Chellevadana Approximate distance from Rivenhall: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Faulkbourne Of Hamo, Essex Domesday name: Falcheburna Approximate distance from Rivenhall: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Benton, Essex Domesday name: Breddinchou Approximate distance from Rivenhall: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Wickham [bishops], Essex Domesday name: Wicham Approximate distance from Rivenhall: 5.52 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Witham Of R[obert], Essex Domesday name: Witham Approximate distance from Rivenhall: 3.81 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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