Census

A count of the population which has been taken every 10 years since 1801. It also records other information which is useful to historians.

alcove

Part of a building or room which is set back from the main structure

commissioned

Given the job

household

Normally a family but can include other non-family members living in one house (or part of a house)

marquess

A nobleman – below a Duke but above an Earl or Count

medieval

The Middle Ages

natural resources

Resources such as coalfields , wooded areas etc which are often marked on a map

occupation

A job or trade

pant

A place to obtain drinking water

political boundaries

Where two places meet, ie different counties or countries

poultry

Chickens, ducks, geese etc

regulate

To control

relationship

How people know each other

spire

Tall, pointed, cone shaped roof (in this case on a church)

steeple

A tower on a church