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		Sidestrand, Norfolk Domesday name: Sistran Approximate distance from Sidestrand: 1.58 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Overstrand, Norfolk Domesday name: Othestranda Approximate distance from Sidestrand: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Northrepps, Norfolk Domesday name: Norhrepes Approximate distance from Sidestrand: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Southrepps, Norfolk Domesday name: Sutrepes Approximate distance from Sidestrand: 3.81 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Gimingham, Norfolk Domesday name: Gimingeham Approximate distance from Sidestrand: 3.81 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Felbrigg, Norfolk Domesday name: Felebruge Approximate distance from Sidestrand: 6.52 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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