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		Leasingham, Lincolnshire Domesday name: Lessingham Approximate distance from Holdingham: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Roxholm, Lincolnshire Domesday name: Rochesham Approximate distance from Holdingham: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Sleaford, Lincolnshire Domesday name: Eslaforde Approximate distance from Holdingham: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Evedon, Lincolnshire Domesday name: Evedune Approximate distance from Holdingham: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Quarrington, Lincolnshire Domesday name: Corninctone Approximate distance from Holdingham: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Cranwell, Lincolnshire Domesday name: Cranewelle Approximate distance from Holdingham: 2.92 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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