Poulton in the Domesday Book (1086)
Poulton is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Duddeston in Cheshire. The survey assessed Poulton at 1.6 carucates of taxable land.
At the time of the survey, Poulton supported a recorded population of 8 villagers, 6 freemanmen, working 4 ploughs between them.
By 1086 Poulton was worth 2 shillings, up from 15d before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.