The Domesday Book, Warwickshire

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The Domesday Book, Warwickshire

The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Warwickshire, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Domesday Book of Warwickshire The Domesday Book, an invaluable historical document from medieval England, is a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors across the country. This particular extract comes from the entry for Warwickshire, one of the shires covered in the Great Domesday Book, which was compiled around 1085 during the reign of King William I. The Domesday Book represents one of the most comprehensive surveys of England at the time, providing a snapshot of the country's economic and social structure during the late 11th century. It was created as a means for the new Norman rulers to assess the resources and revenues of their newly conquered realm, and to establish a system of taxation. The document lists the names of landowners, the size and value of their landholdings, and the number and value of their livestock, as well as details about the labor force and the various crops and resources that were being produced. In the case of Warwickshire, the entry includes information about the boroughs of Warwick, Leamington, and Coventry, as well as numerous manors and villages. This excerpt from the Domesday Book offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social fabric of Warwickshire during the late 11th century. It provides valuable insights into the lives of the people who lived in the area at the time, as well as the political and administrative structures that governed them. The Domesday Book remains an essential resource for historians and researchers studying medieval England, and continues to captivate the imagination of those interested in the history of our country.

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