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British History

Scolfstona in the Domesday Book (1086)

The 1086 Domesday survey records the settlement of Scolfstona, entered under the hundred of Torbar in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Scolfstona at 2.9 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Scolfstona supported a recorded population of 3 villagers, 19 smallholders, 1 freeman, working 6 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Scolfstona was worth 5.27 shillings, up from 4 shillings before the Conquest – which sets it apart from the many nearby villages left waste or devalued.

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Scotforth in the Domesday Book (1086)

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

At the time of the survey, Scotforth supported a recorded population of 3 villagers, 4 smallholders, 2 slaves, working 3 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Scotforth was worth 4 shillings, up from 2.5 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.