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The first part of the name "Blithfield" is simply an alternative spelling of the word "Blythe", which originates from Old English word "blitha" meaning 'gentle'. The second part stems from the Old English "feld", which meant 'open or accessible land'
The Domesday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror, is a land survey, which was completed in 1086. Its purpose was to assess the extent of the land and of resources owned in England, and the amount of the taxes that could be raised at the time
Were 13 households of 7 villagers, 1 smallholder, 4 slaves and 1 priest. Tax assessed = 1 Geld unit (very small). Taxable units = 1 Geld unit. Value to Lord in 1086 £1. Lord in 1066 was Edmund and in 1086 was Roger of Lacey
Location: 7.5 miles (12.1 km) southwest of Uttoxeter and 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Rugeley.
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- Landmark