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25th Nov 2025

North Petherton in the Domesday Book: What It Tells Us About the Settlement in 1086

The Domesday Book, created in 1086 under William the Conqueror, serves as a detailed record of landholdings and resources in England after the Norman Conquest. North Petherton, a royal area in Somerset, showcases its significance through its land, economic value, and population. The estate included 30 ploughlands, with a mix of Villeins and Bordars, indicating…
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3rd Aug 2025

The Raven and The Dragon: A New Perspective on the Battle of Cynwit

In 878 AD, a desperate band of West Saxons stood atop the walls of a hillfort, watching as a Viking force landed on the Somerset coast. What happened next was one of the most decisive and overlooked battles in England’s long fight for survival. Who were these men, where was Cynwit, and why did this…
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