As is the case with many Cambridgeshire villages, the Domesday Survey
reveals that Croydon was parcelled into small holdings. The largest in area and
value, consisting of 3 hides and 1 virgate, was held by three men-at-arms under
Hardwin de Scales. Humphrey held 2 hides from Eudo fitzHubert. Ansketel held 2
hides less half a virgate from Picot. Earl Roger held 3 virgates himself, and
of Count Alan's holding in the village, 2½ virgates were held from him
by Aelmer and 1 virgate by Fulchei. No church is mentioned at that time. In
1092 Picot granted ? of the tithes of this and other manors held by his knights
for the foundation of Barnwell Priory.