We have started looking at the Domesday book in our topic lessons as another source of primary evidence from Norman times. Try to find out the following information:
- What is the Domesday book?
- When was the Domesday book drawn up?
- Who wrote it up and how long did it take?
- Why did William the Conqueror commission the Domesday survey?
- Who did William send out to find the information?
- What were some of the questions that were asked?
Use these links to help you:
http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/domesday.html
http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/doomsday_01.shtml
- What is the Domesday book?
- When was the Domesday book drawn up?
- Who wrote it up and how long did it take?
- Why did William the Conqueror commission the Domesday survey?
- Who did William send out to find the information?
- What were some of the questions that were asked?
Use these links to help you:
http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/domesday.html
http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/doomsday_01.shtml