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		Banningham, Norfolk Domesday name: Hamingeham Approximate distance from Drabblegate: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		'crackford' [in Colby], Norfolk Domesday name: Crachefort Approximate distance from Drabblegate: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Tuttington, Norfolk Domesday name: Tutincghetuna Approximate distance from Drabblegate: 2.12 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Aylsham, Norfolk Domesday name: Elesham Approximate distance from Drabblegate: 2.12 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Blickling, Norfolk Domesday name: Blikelinga Approximate distance from Drabblegate: 3.54 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Burgh [next Aylsham], Norfolk Domesday name: Burc Approximate distance from Drabblegate: 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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