print email comment close The Domesday Book Online URL: http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/ Description: In 1086, William the Conqueror commissioned a land survey to assess "the extent of the land and resources being owned in England at the time." This site intends to show the history of that survey, which became the Domesday Book, and give an insight into 11th century life in Great Britain. Features a list of every settlement existing in 1086, timelines of the book's creation, a biography of the King William, a glossary, a FAQ, place name origins, and related links. Searchable. Publisher: domesdaybook.co.uk Library of Congress Subject Headings: Domesday book Great Britain -- History Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 Land tenure -- England Manuscripts, Medieval LII Database Information: Record 10597 created by Wendy Hyman on 03/02/2002 Last modification on 05/29/2005 Published: 03/02/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/10597