Bishop Hatfield's Survey

Bishop Hatfield's Survey: A Record of the Possessions of the See of Durham, Made by Order of Thomas de Hatfield is a comprehensive historical document that provides a detailed account of the land and property holdings of the Bishopric of Durham in the late 14th century. The survey was ordered by Bishop Thomas de Hatfield, who ruled the diocese from 1345 to 1381, and was conducted by a team of surveyors led by William Greenwell.The book includes a transcription of the original survey, which is written in Latin, as well as an English translation and extensive annotations by Greenwell. The survey covers a wide range of topics, including the size and location of the Bishopric's estates, the names of tenants and their occupations, the types of crops grown, and the amount of rent paid by each tenant.In addition to its value as a historical record, Bishop Hatfield's Survey provides insight into the economic and social conditions of medieval England, as well as the role of the Church in the management of land and property. It is an essential resource for scholars of medieval history, as well as anyone interested in the history of the North of England and the Church in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.