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Bentley in the Domesday Book (1086)

Bentley appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, entered under the hundred of Welton in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Bentley at 2 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Bentley supported a recorded population of 3 villagers, working 5 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Bentley was worth 2.5 shillings, up from 2 shillings before the Conquest – one of the few settlements in the area to hold its value through the upheaval.