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Kex Moor in the Domesday Book (1086)

The settlement of Kex Moor is recorded in William I’s Domesday survey of 1086, entered under the hundred of Burghshire in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Kex Moor at 12 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Kex Moor supported a recorded population of 5 villagers, 57 freemanmen, working 14 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Kex Moor was worth 10 shillings, up from 6 shillings before the Conquest – a sign this community came through the Conquest without being ruined.

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Kiddal Hall in the Domesday Book (1086)

Kiddal Hall is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Skyrack in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Kiddal Hall at 1 carucate of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Kiddal Hall supported a recorded population of 2 villagers, 36 smallholders, working 7 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Kiddal Hall was worth 15 shillings, up from 10 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.

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Kilburn in the Domesday Book (1086)

The settlement of Kilburn is recorded in William I’s Domesday survey of 1086, entered under the hundred of Yarlestre in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Kilburn at 0.5 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Kilburn supported a recorded population of 2 smallholders.

By 1086 Kilburn was worth 1.25 shillings, up from 1 shilling before the Conquest – a sign this community came through the Conquest without being ruined.