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British History

Sheriff Hutton in the Domesday Book (1086)

Sheriff Hutton is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Bulford in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Sheriff Hutton at 34.9 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Sheriff Hutton supported a recorded population of 31 villagers, 41 smallholders, 26 slaves, working 32 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Sheriff Hutton was worth 40.5 shillings, up from 17.5 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.

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Shipley in the Domesday Book (1086)

Shipley appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, entered under the hundred of Morley in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Shipley at 12 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Shipley supported a recorded population of 22 villagers, 7 smallholders, working 8 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Shipley was worth 14 shillings, up from 12 shillings before the Conquest – one of the few settlements in the area to hold its value through the upheaval.