This invaluable record, the result of a survey begun about the year 1080, consists of two volumes, and contains an account of the extent and value of the landed property of the country, together with many other important particulars.
1087. William engaged in war with Philip I. of France. He was seriously hurt at Mantes, and the injury terminated fatally.
In this reign the mode of trial by combat began to be employed. The curfew-bell was tolled every night at eight o’clock, at which time all fires were to be put out.
William II., surnamed Rufus.
D. He was the son of William I. B. about 1060. Killed in the New Forest, Aug. 2, 1100, R. 13 years (1087 to 1100).
1088. Several of the principal Norman nobles conspired against the king. The insurrection suppressed by the aid of the Saxons.
1090. William intrigued against his elder brother Robert, duke of Normandy, in the hope of acquiring the duchy.
1091. William invaded Normandy. A treaty concluded between the brothers, by which the king obtained several towns in the duchy. Malcolm III., king of Scotland, invaded England, but was repulsed.
1093. Malcolm invaded England, and was slain at Alnwick.