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The Domesday Book
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of England, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: circa 1085
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© Mary Evans / The National Archives, London. England
11th Boroughs Document Documents Domesday Manors Record Records Resources Spread Survey Surveys Taxable Taxation Taxes Values
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1. Title: The Domesday Book: A Glimpse into 11th Century English Taxation and Record-Keeping The Domesday Book, an invaluable historical document from medieval England, is depicted in this evocative print. Dating back to circa 1085, this record meticulously details the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors across England. Commissioned by William the Conqueror following his conquest of England in 1066, the Domesday Book served as a comprehensive survey of the realm, providing essential information on land ownership, population, and agricultural production. This intricately detailed print captures the essence of the Domesday Book, with its parchment texture and ornate decorations reminiscent of the time. The document's pages are filled with neatly written entries, each recording the names of landowners, the size and value of their holdings, and the types of livestock, crops, and other resources they possessed. The Domesday Book's creation marked a significant milestone in the development of record-keeping and taxation systems in Europe. Its influence extended far beyond England's borders, shaping the way governments and administrators approached the documentation of their territories and populations for centuries to come. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the rich history of English governance and the intricacies of 11th-century taxation and survey practices.
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