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		[wood] Dalling, Norfolk Domesday name: Dallinga Approximate distance from Crabgate: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Mortoft, Norfolk Domesday name: Mortosst Approximate distance from Crabgate: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Corpusty, Norfolk Domesday name: Corpestig Approximate distance from Crabgate: 2.12 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Thurning, Norfolk Domesday name: Tyrninga Approximate distance from Crabgate: 2.12 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Guestwick, Norfolk Domesday name: Gegestueit Approximate distance from Crabgate: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Oulton, Norfolk Domesday name: Oulstuna Approximate distance from Crabgate: 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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