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British History

Tharlesthorpe in the Domesday Book (1086)

Tharlesthorpe is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Holderness [South Hundred] in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Tharlesthorpe at 10 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Tharlesthorpe supported a recorded population of 16 villagers, 4 smallholders, 3 slaves, working 10 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Tharlesthorpe was worth 9.66 shillings, up from 7.66 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.

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Thirkleby Manor in the Domesday Book (1086)

Thirkleby Manor appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, entered under the hundred of Toreshou in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Thirkleby Manor at 6.2 carucates of taxable land.

At the time of the survey, Thirkleby Manor supported a recorded population of 54 villagers, 46 smallholders, 13 slaves, 6 freemanmen, working 23 ploughs between them.

By 1086 Thirkleby Manor was worth 43 shillings, up from 27 shillings before the Conquest – one of the few settlements in the area to hold its value through the upheaval.