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Domesday Book


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British History

Goldsborough in the Domesday Book (1086)

Goldsborough is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Burghshire in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Goldsborough at 16 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Goldsborough supported a recorded population of 48 villagers, working 20 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Goldsborough was worth 24 shillings, up from 12 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.

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Goosnargh in the Domesday Book (1086)

Goosnargh is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Amounderness in Yorkshire.

At the time of the survey, Goosnargh supported a recorded population of 2 villagers, 6 slaves, working 1 plough between them.

By 1086 Goosnargh was worth 1 shilling, up from 0d before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.

Resources Recorded at Goosnargh (1086)

  • Fisheries: 1
  • Woodland: 0.5 league * 40 perches mixed measures

Other Settlements in Amounderness