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How much was Birmingham worth according to its entry in the Domesday Book?
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#45892. Asked by gmackematix.
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Brainyblonde
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The first official mention of Birmingham occurs in Domesday Book in which the Manor of Birmingham is thus described:- ''Richard holds of William four hides in Bremingeham. The arable employs six ploughs; one is in the demesne. There are five villeins andd four bordars with two ploughs. Wood half a mile long and four furlongs broad. It was and is worth 20s."
http://www.virtualbrum.co.uk/history/brum.htm
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