Domesday

The Domesday book of 1086

In Ilmer Robert (d'Oilly) holds 4 hides from the Bishop [Odo of Bayeux]. Land for 5 ploughs; in lordship 2. 8 villagers with 1 smallholder have 3 ploughs. 4 slaves; 1 mill at 10s; meadow for 5 ploughs. Value £4; when acquired 100s; before 1066 as much. Godwin, Earl Leofwin's man, held this manor; he could sell.