A Long and Illustrious History
The Domesday Book was written in which year?
A1066
B1215
C1100
D1086 ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1086.
The Domesday Book was written in 1086, commissioned by William the Conqueror. It was a great survey of all the land in England recording who owned it and its value for tax purposes.
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