The Domesday Book

The Domesday Book has the following entry for Froyle

LAND OF ST.MARY'S OF WINCHESTER

In NEATHAM Hundred

The Abbey itself holds FROYLE. It was always there. Before 1066 it answered for 10 hides; now for 8 hides. Land for 10 ploughs.
In lordship 3 ploughs;

15 villagers and 23 smallholders with 8 ploughs.
A church; 10 slaves; 2 mills at 22s 6d; meadow, 8 acres.

Value before 1066 and later £12; now £15; however, it pays £20 of revenue.

 

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