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		Bradley, Herefordshire Domesday name: Bradelege Approximate distance from Nash: 2.12 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Wapley, Herefordshire Domesday name: Wapletone Approximate distance from Nash: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Barland, Herefordshire Domesday name: Bernoldune Approximate distance from Nash: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Norton, Shropshire Domesday name: Nortune Approximate distance from Nash: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Rushock, Herefordshire Domesday name: Ruiscop Approximate distance from Nash: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Titley, Herefordshire Domesday name: Titelege Approximate distance from Nash: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Ackhill, Shropshire Domesday name: Achel Approximate distance from Nash: 3.54 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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