Easby |
| Hob Uid: 21673 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Easby
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| Grid Ref : NZ1850000300 |
| Summary : Reference in Domesday to a medieval village of Easby. The 'by' element of the name Easby refers to a Scandinavian farmstead. Given that St Agatha's church predates the adjacent Abbey and contains a piece of 9th century carving, the environs of the church seems a plausible location for the documented settlement. The 27 families taxed in the village in 1301 are likely to have been dispersed throughout the vill. (3) |
More information : NZ 185003 Deserted Medieval village at Easby mentioned
in Domesday. In 1301 there were 27 lay families taxed there.
Nothing visible on air photographs. (1-2)
In July 2010, English Heritage carried out a rapid field survey at Level 1 of the environs of Easby Abbey to inform presentation of the Guardianship site. Domesday refers to a medieval village of Easby. The 'by' element of the name Easby refers to a Scandinavian farmstead. Given that St Agatha's church predates the adjacent Abbey and contains a piece of 9th century carving, the environs of the church seems a plausible location for the documented settlement. The 27 families documented in 1301 are likely to have been dispersed throughout the vill. (3)
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