Not every place that existed in 1086 appears in the Domesday Book. We know this from other evidence - such as Anglo-Saxon charters, architectural evidence or the origins of the place-name itself.
Simply, being a ‘Doomsday Book Town’ means that a town has an impressive and long history having at least been around since 1086 which can be seen as a key part of the community’s identity.
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