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The Linslade entry in the Domesday Book

THE LAND OF HUGH DE BEAUCHAMP

IN CORTESHALA HUNDRET

Hugh de Beauchamp holds LINCELADA. It is assessed at 15 hides. There is land for 16 ploughs. In the demesne are 5 hides, and on it are 2 ploughs and there could be 3 more. There are 22 villeins with 6 bordars have 11 ploughs. There are 5 serfs, and 1 mill worth (de) 20 shillings, and meadow (sufficient) for 2 plough (teams). In all it is worth 10 pounds. This manor Alwin a man of Queen Eddid, held and could sell.

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