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Kilnsea in the Domesday Book (1086)

Kilnsea is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Holderness [South Hundred] in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Kilnsea at 1.5 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Kilnsea supported a recorded population of 9 villagers, 2 smallholders, 2 slaves, 1 freeman, working 4 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Kilnsea was worth 4 shillings, up from 3.83 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.