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		Donnington, Herefordshire Domesday name: Dunninctune Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Dymock, Gloucestershire Domesday name: Dimoch Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Hazle, Herefordshire Domesday name: Hasles Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Much Marcle, Herefordshire Domesday name: Merchelai Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Preston, Gloucestershire Domesday name: Prestetune Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Ledbury, Herefordshire Domesday name: Liedeberge Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 4.74 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Bromsberrow, Gloucestershire Domesday name: Brunmeberge Approximate distance from Tillers' Green: 4.74 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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