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British History

Nunkeeling in the Domesday Book (1086)

Nunkeeling appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, entered under the hundred of Holderness [North Hundred] in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Nunkeeling at 2.6 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Nunkeeling supported a recorded population of 9 villagers, 21 smallholders, 2 slaves, working 10 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Nunkeeling was worth 12 shillings, up from 10 shillings before the Conquest – one of the few settlements in the area to hold its value through the upheaval.