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British History

Harpham in the Domesday Book (1086)

The settlement of Harpham is recorded in William I’s Domesday survey of 1086, entered under the hundred of Burton in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Harpham at 3.0 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Harpham supported a recorded population of 7 villagers, 8 smallholders, 2 slaves, 19 freemanmen, working 5 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Harpham was worth 2 shillings, up from 1.5 shillings before the Conquest – a sign this community came through the Conquest without being ruined.

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Hart Carrs in the Domesday Book (1086)

Hart Carrs is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Amounderness in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Hart Carrs at 1.5 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Hart Carrs supported a recorded population of 7 villagers, 1 smallholder, 6 freemanmen, working 4 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Hart Carrs was worth 1.8 shillings, up from 1.7000000000000002 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.