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		Letcombe Regis, Berkshire Domesday name: Ledencumbe Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Letcombe Bassett, Berkshire Domesday name: Ledecumbe Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Childrey, Berkshire Domesday name: Celrea Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 2.12 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		West Challow, Berkshire Domesday name: Ceveslane Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Wantage, Berkshire Domesday name: Wanetinz Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Denchworth, Berkshire Domesday name: Denchesworde Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 5.52 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Betterton, Berkshire Domesday name: Bedretone Approximate distance from Letcombe Bassett: 5.52 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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