Doomsday Book Quiz

What is the oldest record held at the National Archives at Kew?

• Domesday Book

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

When was the Domesday Book ordered by William the Conqueror?

• 1066

• 1085

• 1100

• 1120

How many royal Commissioners were assigned to each circuit for the Domesday survey?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which of the following cities isn't included in the Domesday book?

• Tamworth

• Bristol

• Winchester

• London

What percentage of England's landed wealth was in the king's hands in 1086?

• One-seventh

• One-quarter

• One-half

• One-third

How many castles are mentioned in the Domesday Book?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 48

Who was the most prominent female tenant-in-Chief featured in the Domesday Book?

• Queen Matilda

• Countess Judith

• Princess Isabella

• Lady Eleanor

What was the Domesday book used for?

• Entertainment

• Taxation

• Religious ceremonies

• Education

How many towns and villages mentioned in the Domesday Book still exist?

• Around 70%

• 100%

• More than 90%

• Less than 50%