- The name and location of the village
- The size and composition of the population
- The amount and type of land
- The value of the land and its produce
- The names and details of the landowners
- The value of churches and other religious buildings
- The value of mills, fisheries and other sources of income
- The existence and value of any forests or parks
- The presence and details of any castles or other fortifications
The Domesday Book was a massive undertaking and is an incredibly valuable historical resource, providing a detailed snapshot of England and Wales in the late 11th century.