Bickleigh & The Domesday Book 

In 1086, Bickleigh consisted of 30 households, comprising 11 villagers, 13 smallholders, 6 slaves. Bickleigh (Bichelie) entry is 3rd down in left hand column in extract from Domesday Book (below left)

There were 3 cattle, 8 pigs, 60 sheep.

There were 8 ploughlands. 2 Lord's plough teams. 6 men's plough teams.

The Lord in 1066 and 1086 was Alward of Clyst.

The Tenant-in-chief in 1086 was Count Robert of Mortain. He is pictured to the right of William the Conqueror in the Bayeux Tapestry (below right)

Bickleigh's value to the Lord in 1086: £3

Bickleigh's value to the Lord in 1070: £2

Richarson (2012) , Waterhouse (2015) and Probert (2016) aswell as members of Bickleigh History Group, believe that the Domesday Manorial centre of Bickleigh was near St Mary's Church. Research is ongoing. Ancient routeway and Glebe Terrier evidence is particularly compelling, so please see latest news section for further updates.