1. The Domesday Book
Year 7 - Lesson 13

2. What do you think about William of Normandy? Was he a good king?
Think about the things that you’ve learned about that he did to gain control.

3. Now watch this?
William and the Domesday Book

4. Why would William want to survey the whole of England?
What type of things would they ask?

5. You are William’s commissioners!!
Christmas 1085
“I want you to go to all the far corners of my kingdom and find out who lives there, who owns the land, and how much they have of everything.”
“I want you to bring the information back to me by Easter.”
What sorts of problems are you going to face?

6. Now travel round the land and collect the information for the king
Now travel round the land and collect the information for the king. Remember he wants it quickly!!

7. When you’ve finished collecting information
What patterns can you find?
What’s happening with the value of the land?
What’s happening with who owns the land?
Are there any surprises?
Does any land stay in the same hands?
Is there a difference depending on where you live?

8. How would this help William keep control?