Warley in the Domesday Book (1086)
Warley is named in the Domesday Book, compiled by Norman commissioners in 1086, entered under the hundred of Morley in Yorkshire. The survey assessed Warley at 13 carucates of taxable land.
At the time of the survey, Warley supported a recorded population of 25 villagers, 11 smallholders, 2 slaves, working 21 ploughs between them.
By 1086 Warley was worth 10.62 shillings, up from 10.5 shillings before the Conquest – in contrast to many Yorkshire neighbours whose valuations collapsed.