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Domesday Book


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British History

Scampston in the Domesday Book (1086)

The 1086 Domesday survey records the settlement of Scampston, entered under the hundred of Scard in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Scampston at 6 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Scampston supported a recorded population of 30 villagers, 26 smallholders, working 13 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Scampston was worth 18 shillings, up from 12.5 shillings before the Conquest – which sets it apart from the many nearby villages left waste or devalued.

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British History

Scinestorp in the Domesday Book (1086)

The settlement of Scinestorp is recorded in William I’s Domesday survey of 1086, entered under the hundred of Strafforth in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Scinestorp at 10 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Scinestorp supported a recorded population of 2 villagers, 24 freemanmen, working 9 ploughs between them.

Resources Recorded at Scinestorp (1086)

  • Churches: 1
  • Meadow: 200 acres

Other Settlements in Strafforth