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		Middleton [in Forncett], Norfolk Domesday name: Mildeltuna Approximate distance from Brock's Watering: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Forncett [st Mary Or St Peter], Norfolk Domesday name: Fornesseta Approximate distance from Brock's Watering: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Aslacton, Norfolk Domesday name: Oslactuna Approximate distance from Brock's Watering: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Kettleton, Norfolk Domesday name: Kekilinctuna Approximate distance from Brock's Watering: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Talconeston, Norfolk Domesday name: Tacoluestuna Approximate distance from Brock's Watering: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Swanton, Norfolk Domesday name: Tuanatuna Approximate distance from Brock's Watering: 2.12 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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