Barton Civic Society Talk - Barton at Domesday - The Great Survey of England
Joseph Wright Hall, Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 5QP
Step back to 1086 and uncover the story of Barton upon Humber through the pages of the Domesday Book. Join Neil Wilkyn as he explores the remarkable survey commissioned by William the Conqueror, revealing why it was created and what it can tell us about medieval England. Then delve into Barton's own Domesday entries to discover what they reveal about the town's landscape, its people, and everyday life nearly a thousand years ago.
Joseph Wright Hall, Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 5QP