Domesday Inquest

Domesday Inquest
The comprehensive survey of all land holdings in England, compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror - apparently to assist in the raising of taxes. Copies of the results were kept by the Exchequer and used to plan the re-adjustment of the levels of taxes and tax reliefs. Used in the preparation of the Domesday Book.

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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