England Medieval Records
Searching for ancestors in medieval England can be fascinating. Extensive collections survive in England dating back to the Domesday Book (1086 A.D.). Medieval records most often apply to nobility and the landed class. Records are typically written in Latin or Old French, but published English translations are available for many record groups.
The following graphic will help you identify types of records and when they exist. Click on the text to learn more.
With special thanks to Paul C. Reed, FASG for compiling this chart.