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		Clifford, Herefordshire Domesday name: Cliford Approximate distance from Clifford: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Cusop, Herefordshire Domesday name: Cheweshope Approximate distance from Clifford: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Middlewood, Herefordshire Domesday name: Mideurde Approximate distance from Clifford: 5.52 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Middlewood, Herefordshire Domesday name: Midewde Approximate distance from Clifford: 3.81 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Harewood, Herefordshire Domesday name: Harewde Approximate distance from Clifford: 3.81 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Letton, Herefordshire Domesday name: Letune Approximate distance from Clifford: 8.51 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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