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DOMESDAY BOOK

The Market House, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Read through the County edition of the Domesday Book in one of the towns most iconic landmarks: the 17th-century Market House. This County Edition of Great Domesday Book is limited to one thousand copies!!

For this festival only, we have a copy of the County edition Domesday Book, which will be displayed in the Market House for all to see. the Domesday Book is by far the most complete record of pre-industrial society to survive anywhere in the world and provides a unique window into the medieval world and William the Conqueror. This County Edition of the Great Domesday Book is limited to one thousand copies and this set number is 112.


Please note visitors will only be able to read a copy of the Domesday Book. There will be a member of staff to turn the pages when requested/needed and gloves will be worn at all times.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
11:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:30

Location & directions

The Market House, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH

Contact on day:
Ledbury TC
Telephone number:
+441531632306

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Market House is not accessible upstairs by wheelchair. There are stairs leading the building.

Additional information

Ledbury is well known for its history and culture. Many buildings will be open during the Heritage Open Day Weekend.

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