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Domesday Studies: An Analysis and Digest of the Somerset Survey (According to the Exon Codex), Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): An Analysis and Digest ... Illustrated By, Domesday (Classic Reprint) - Brossura

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Unlocking Domesday: a precise, map-like study of Somerset’s ancient land and people
This scholarly work presents a careful analysis and digest of Somerset’s Domesday material, using the Exon Codex as a guide. It explains how Domesday data were gathered, measured, and interpreted to reveal the county’s historic landscape, economy, and society. The volume focuses on the timeline around the 11th century, exploring hundreds, landholders, and the layout of lands, along with the royal and ecclesiastical estates that shaped the county’s early economy. With detailed discussion of the methods and the geography, it helps readers understand how Domesday pieces fit together to form a coherent picture of medieval Somerset.

- Learn how Domesday land areas, valuations, and taxes were calculated and organized into hundreds.
- Explore chapters on landholders, territorial divisions, and pre- and post-Domesday changes.
- Review tables and appendices that summarize population estimates, land use, and economic resources.
- See how Somerset’s Domesday picture compares with neighboring counties like Dorset, and what it reveals about medieval society.

Ideal for students, historians, and enthusiasts of English medieval history who want a rigorous, documents-first view of Somerset in the Domesday era.

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