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British History

Melling in the Domesday Book (1086)

The 1086 Domesday survey records the settlement of Melling, entered under the hundred of Amounderness in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Melling at 4 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Melling supported a recorded population of 15 villagers, 6 smallholders, 11 slaves, working 10 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Melling was worth 24 shillings, up from 20 shillings before the Conquest – which sets it apart from the many nearby villages left waste or devalued.

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British History

Meltonby in the Domesday Book (1086)

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

At the time of the survey, Meltonby supported a recorded population of 1 villager, 3 slaves, working 2 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Meltonby was worth 12d, up from 5d before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.