Domesday Map shows Keymer in 1086
By herbie15 | Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 20:39
In December 1085, the Domesday Book was commissioned by William the Conqueror, who had invaded England in 1066. The book contains records of 13,418 settlements in England, in counties south of the rivers Tees and Ribble. It is now possible to find out information about your local settlements online and some interesting historic facts about nearby Keymer have been revealed...
According to The Domesday Map Keymer had 50 households and tax was 14 geld. There were 36 villagers, 11 smallholders and three slaves. The settlement had 40 acres of meadow, two mills and one church. The Lord of Keymer in 1066 was Azur of Slindon and the Overlord was King Edward. By 1086, the Lord was William of Vatteville and the Tenant in Chief was William of Warenne.
So, it's certainly changed a bit since then! Does anyone have any other historical information about the area to share?
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