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DD - Episode 46 - Taunton

DD - Episode 46 - Taunton

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 In this episode of Domesday Delving, we explore the powerful and complex town of Taunton, Somerset—a Domesday entry bursting with legal privileges, economic reach, and a population that far exceeded what the record shows. From borough-rights and crime fines to buried lords and bishop-run courts, Taunton shows us what it meant to wield local power in medieval England—and what that still means for us today.

Plus: a deep dive into swineherds, tax biases, and why local control isn't always local accountability.

This episode brought to you by: Hermelinda Emelisse Theedom and Norman.

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