The Domesday Book PART 2 Flashcards
1
Q
who was William at threat of invasion 1085
A
- danish vikings ( king Cnut IV) and count of flanders
- held a war council at Gloucester to arrange for taxes and domesday book for how much he could raise
- attacks never came but still had domesday book
2
Q
why did William order the domesday book 1086 to be made
A
- help collect taxes and ensure that William got as much money as possible
- ensure feudal lords were not hiding wealth which could threaten his position
- record and settle arguments over land after invasion
- make a record of resources to be prepared fro war eg animals weaponry and food
3
Q
what was left out of the Domesday book
A
- NW of England as he had laid waster to that are in the harrying of the north 1069-1070
- london and Winchester as they had dense populations that may rebel
- some places left out due to high population of normans
4
Q
how do we know that not everywhere was recorded
A
-anglo sax place names and charters
5
Q
what did the domesday book show
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-25% of and William 25% church 10 member of Norman aristocracy held 30% -ramining 30% was held by 170 people -
6
Q
how nay people held land in England
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250 - similar to Edward the confessor
7
Q
book also recorded slaves peasants bound to lords tenants in chief under tenants
A
- 28,235 slaves
- 110,000 peasants bound to lords
- 1000 tenants in chief
- 8000 under tenants
8
Q
what does the domesday book tell us about life in Norman England
A
- how land holding had changed between William
- total population = 1.5 -2 million
- 10,000 Norman settlers
