The Domesday Survey, conducted in 1086 under William the Conqueror, is named "Domesday" because it was seen as a final judgment on the ownership of land, akin to the biblical Day of Judgment. The term reflects the comprehensive and authoritative nature of the survey, which documented landholdings and resources across England. The survey’s detailed records were intended to settle disputes and establish taxes, making it a crucial administrative tool for the Norman monarchy.
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The book is spelled the Domesday Book, a survey of lands, populace, and livestock in England and Wales, which was done in 1086 for William I (the Conqueror).
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The Domesday survey was carried out by officials sent by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The survey was completed in 1086 and served as a comprehensive record of land ownership and resources in England at the time.
Domesday Book.
Domesday Book.
The Domesday Book survey did not include certain areas like the counties of Northumberland, Durham, and Cumberland in the far north of England, as well as parts of Wales and Scotland. Additionally, major towns like London, Winchester, and Bristol were also omitted from the survey.
Before the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086, William the Conqueror had conquered England in 1066 and established his rule. He commissioned the Domesday Survey to assess the land, resources, and population for taxation purposes. The survey aimed to provide an accurate account of his new kingdom.
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