It was established by William the Conqueror, later receiving parliamentary sanction in the reign of Charles II and was abolished under William and Mary. Those who were excused from paying the tax were from the poorer classes, dwelling in more humble cottages. The total number of hearths or stoves is 387, an average of just over 3 per household, and there were 157 persons excused.
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Booth, Thomas 2 Bothemley, John 3 Brewer, Robt. 1 Brigg, Jeremy 3 Brigg, John - Strines 3 Brigg, Jeremy 2 Briggs, Mrs Hanna 5 Briggs, James 2 Browne, George 3 Browne, Abraham 1 Charnell, James 2 Clerke, William 1 Cowlyng, Robt. 2 Craven, Samuel 3 Crowther, Nathan 5 Crowther, Joseph 3 Crowther, Robert 1 Crowther, Joshua 2 Crowther, Robt. 1 Dawson, Widd. 1 Deane, John 1 Derby, Widd.