Ellerbeck in the Domesday Book (1086)
Ellerbeck is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Allerton in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Ellerbeck at 20 carucates of taxable land.
At the time of the survey, Ellerbeck supported a recorded population of 16 villagers, 4 smallholders, 12 slaves, working 15 ploughs between them.
By 1086 Ellerbeck was worth 16 shillings, up from 13 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.