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1000s

Post-1066

Language barrier between Saxon and Norman is sharp and indicative of strong class barrier.

1086

Domesday Book formalizes property ownership.

1200s

1215

Clergy formally banned from participation in trial by ordeal, though not formally removed from English law until 1820.

1220

First uses of jury? .

1250s

Likely period for writing of Bracton.