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Domesday Delving

Domesday Delving

De: Claire Stephen-Walker
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Domesday Delving is a journey back in time to explore the hidden histories of England's towns and villages as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. From the lives of local peasants and the roles of medieval churches to the power struggles between lords, each episode offers an engaging and in-depth look at a different location in medieval England. Whether you have a personal connection to a place or are simply curious about the past, Domesday Delving brings history to life with vivid storytelling and expert insights.

Episodes are uploaded weekly on Tuesdays.Claire Stephen-Walker Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • DD - Episode 51 - Benson

    DD - Episode 51 - Benson
    Aug 12 2025
    Benson, Oxfordshire, was once the richest royal manor in the county – and its story reaches from ancient settlements to the halls of kings. In this episode of Domesday Delving, we trace Benson’s journey from the days of Offa of Mercia and the Battle of Bensington, through its role as a prized royal holding in 1086. Along the way, we uncover Anglo-Saxon politics, curious coinage, and what one king’s ruthless ambition can teach us about power – then and now.
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    29 m
  • DD - Episode 50 - Tring

    DD - Episode 50 - Tring
    Aug 5 2025
    This week on Domesday Delving, we explore the Hertfordshire manor of Tring—once a sprawling 39-hide estate, dramatically reduced to just 5 hides and a virgate by the time of the Domesday Book. What happened?

    We dive into the shady post-Conquest manoeuvres of Ingelric, a native landholder who tried to game the new Norman system by attaching other people's land to his own. It didn’t end well for him. Along the way, we examine sokemen, slaves, woodland for 1,000 pigs, and a berewick with its own plough team. Plus: what Domesday really counted, and what it didn’t—and why Tring's listed population likely represents only half the story.

    As always, we wrap up with a modern lesson in who gets to write history—and why it matters.

    If you want to join the Patreon, the link is: patreon.com/DomesdayDelving

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    15 m
  • DD- Episode 49 - Harrow on the Hill

    DD- Episode 49 - Harrow on the Hill
    Jul 29 2025
    Once a pagan lookout, later a Christian shrine, and by 1086, a centre of Norman authority—Harrow on the Hill stands as a layered landmark in England’s long story. This episode delves into the Domesday entry for Harrow, explores the remarkable life of Archbishop Lanfranc, and examines what it meant to hold land, status, and faith in a conquered kingdom. From villans and slaves to sacred spaces and political reforms, we trace the past to its echoes in the present.

    If you enjoy the show, support it on Patreon at patreon.com/DomesdayDelving

    A warm thank you to the current Patrons: Hermelinda Emelisse Theedom, and Norman.
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    28 m
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Thank You for making this Podcast! The book itself is fascinating but is just a government document. The podcast brings is it to life in an engaging and charming way. I'll be following along.

Brilliant!

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