The Land of Walter of Douai
In WALLINGTON Hundred
Walter of Douai holds 2 hides from the King. So he states, but the men of the
Hundred state that they have never seen the King's writ or an emissary who put
him in possession of it. However they testify that a free man who held this
land, and was able to go where he would, put himself in Walter's hands for his
own protection. The value of this land is and was 20s.
The Land of Gilbert son of Richere
In GODALMING Hundred
Gilbert son of Richere of l'Aigle holds WITLEY. Earl Godwin held it. Then it
answered for 20 hides, now for 12 hides. Land for 16 ploughs. In lordship 2
ploughs; 37 villagers and 3 cottagers with 13 ploughs. A church. Meadow, 3
acres; woodland at 30 pigs. Value before 1066 and later £15; now £16.
The Land of Geoffrey de Mandeville
In BRIXTON Hundred
Geoffrey de Mandeville holds CLAPHAM. Thorbiorn held it from King Edward. Then
it answered for 10 hides, now for 3 hides. Land for 7 ploughs. In lordship 1
plough; 8 villagers and 3 smallholders with 5 ploughs. Meadow, 5 acres. Value
before 1066 £10; later the same; now £7 10s. The men of the Hundred state that
Geoffrey has this manor wrongfully because it does not belong to Esger the
constable's land. Value of what Geoffrey gave in alms from this manor, 20s.
In WALLINGTON Hundred
Geoffrey holds CARSHALTON himself. 5 free men held it from King Edward; they
could go where they would. One of them held 2 hides, and four 6 hides each.
There were five manors; now it is in one manor. Then it answered for 27 hides,
now for 3 1/2 hides. Land for 10 ploughs. In lordship 1; 9 villagers and 9
cottagers with 5 ploughs. A church; 7 slaves. Meadow, 12 acres. The men of the
County and of the Hundred state that they have never seen a writ or a deliverer
who put Geoffrey in possession of this manor on the King's behalf. Value before
1066 £20; when he took possession 100s; now £10. Wesman holds 6 of these hides
from Geoffrey son of Count Eustace to whom Geoffrey de Mandeville gave this
land, with his daughter. In lordship 1 plough; 3 villagers and 1 cottager with 3
ploughs. A mill at 35s; 3 slaves; meadow, 10 acres; woodland at 2 pigs. Land for
2 ploughs. Value before 1066 £4; later 40s; now 110s. Of these hides one of the
King's smiths has 1/2 hide, which he received with his wife before 1066; but he
has never done service for it.
In WOKING Hundred
Geoffrey holds WANBOROUGH himself. It is not part of Esger the constable's land.
Swein and Leofwin, brothers, held it from King Edward. Then it answered for 7
hides, now for 3 hides. Land for 7 ploughs. There were two manors; now it is
one. In lordship 1 plough; 12 villagers and 17 smallholders with 8 ploughs. A
church; 8 slaves. Meadow, 6 acres; woodland at 30 pigs. Total value before 1066
£7; later 100s; now £7.
The Land of Geoffrey Orlateile
In BRIXTON Hundred
Geoffrey Orlateile holds BALHAM, without the King's gift or warrant. Eskil held
it from Earl Harold. Then it answered for 5 hides, now for nothing. Land for 2
ploughs. In lordship 1; 1 villager and 1 smallholder with 1/2 plough. 1 slave.
Meadow, 8 acres. Value before 1066 £6; later 20s; now 40s.
The Land of Edward of Salisbury
In ELMBRIDGE Hundred
Edward of Salisbury holds WALTON-on-Thames. Azur of Slindon held it from King
Edward. Then it answered for 6 hides, now for 3 hides. Land for 8 ploughs. In
lordship 2 ploughs; 8 villagers and 3 cottagers with 7 ploughs. 8 slaves. A mill
at 12s 6d; meadow, 40 acres; woodland at 50 pigs; 1 forester, at 10s. Value
before 1066 £8; later 100s; now £12; however, it pays £14.
In GODALMING Hundred
Ranulf holds HAMBLEDON from Edward. Azur of Slindon held it from King Edward.
Then it answered for 5 hides, now for 3 hides. Land for 4 ploughs. In lordship 2
ploughs; 8 villagers and 1 cottager with 5 ploughs. 13 slaves. A mill at 30d;
meadow, 3 acres; woodland, 30 pigs. The value is and always was 100s.
In WOKING Hundred
Hugh holds West CLANDON from Edward. Fulcwy of Woolbeding held it before 1066.
Then it answered for 5 hides, now for 2 1/2 hides. Land for 3 ploughs. In
lordship 1; 4 villagers and 5 smallholders with 1 1/2 ploughs. A mill at 3s. A
church; woodland at 5 pigs. The value was 50s; now 60s.
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