The Devonshire Domesday and Geld Inquest: Extensions, Translations, and Indices (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Devonshire Advancement Of Science Assoc

9780265837436: The Devonshire Domesday and Geld Inquest: Extensions, Translations, and Indices (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026583743X ISBN 13: 9780265837436

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring Devon’s medieval records with clear translations and fresh indexing

This edition presents an English translation and scholarly extension of the Exeter Domesday text focused on Devonshire. It also includes the notable Inquisitio Geldi, showing geldable land and its holders across the Devon hundreds. The project combines translation, annotation, and careful cross-referencing to make the Domesday material easier to study and compare with other sources.

The volume accompanies the Domesday transcripts with added tables and indices. It explains how the hidage is computed and provides a framework for comparing entries across different manuscript editions. Readers will find a structured, iterative presentation that supports both reference work and study of medieval landholding patterns in the West Country.

English translations of Domesday entries specific to Devon, with accompanying notes.
Extensions and translations of the Geld Inquest, detailing taxable lands and holders.
Tabular statements showing how hidage is calculated for each hundred.
Indexes of places, persons, and classes to help locate people and properties quickly.

Ideal for researchers, students, and history readers seeking a precise, navigable window into Devon’s medieval landscape and tax records.

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