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		Westleton, Suffolk Domesday name: Westlentuna Approximate distance from Westleton: 0.71 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Darsham, Suffolk Domesday name: Diresham Approximate distance from Westleton: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Dunwich, Suffolk Domesday name: Duneuuic Approximate distance from Westleton: 2.55 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Middleton, Suffolk Domesday name: Mideltuna Approximate distance from Westleton: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Hinton, Suffolk Domesday name: Hinetuna Approximate distance from Westleton: 2.92 km Survey date: 1086		I want this one

		Blythburgh, Suffolk Domesday name: Blideburc Approximate distance from Westleton: 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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