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Searching for ancestors in medieval England can be fascinating. Extensive collections survive in English archives dating back to the Domesday Book (1086 A.D.). Medieval records most often record activities of nobility and the landed class. They are typically written in Latin or Old French, but modern English translations are available for many record groups. | Searching for ancestors in medieval England can be fascinating. Extensive collections survive in English archives dating back to the Domesday Book (1086 A.D.). Medieval records most often record activities of nobility and the landed class. They are typically written in Latin or Old French, but modern English translations are available for many record groups. | ||
Click the | Click text on the graphic to learn more about each medieval record group: {{Medievalrecordsimagemap|705px}} | ||
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''With special thanks to Paul C. Reed, FASG for compiling this chart.'' | ''With special thanks to Paul C. Reed, FASG for compiling this chart.'' | ||