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Muchedeswelle in the Domesday Book (1086)

Muchedeswelle is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Blackwell in Derbyshire. The survey assessed Muchedeswelle at 6.6 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Muchedeswelle supported a recorded population of 6 villagers, 3 smallholders, 14 freemanmen, working 9 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Muchedeswelle was worth 3.2 shillings, up from 2.15 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.