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British History

Hognaston in the Domesday Book (1086)

Hognaston appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, entered under the hundred of Hamston in Derbyshire. The survey assessed Hognaston at 23 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Hognaston supported a recorded population of 18 villagers, working 9 ploughs between them.

Resources Recorded at Hognaston (1086)

  • Mills: 1 mill (valued at 1d)
  • Meadow: 40 acres
  • Woodland: 2 * 2 leagues

Other Settlements in Hamston