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		Marham, Norfolk Domesday name: Mareham Approximate distance from Marham: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Barton [bendish], Norfolk Domesday name: B[er]tuna Approximate distance from Marham: 4.53 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Shouldham [all Saints And St Margaret], Norfolk Domesday name: Alio Sculdeham Approximate distance from Marham: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Fodderstone, Norfolk Domesday name: Photestorp Approximate distance from Marham: 5.52 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		West Briggs, Norfolk Domesday name: Wesbruge Approximate distance from Marham: 5.52 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Pentney, Norfolk Domesday name: Penteleia Approximate distance from Marham: 3.81 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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