The earliest surviving public record, the Domesday Book, is being loaned to Lincoln Castle as part of a major exhibition this year.
The document was commissioned in 1086 by William the Conqueror following his successful invasion 20 years earlier.
Domesday gave the king a picture of his realm by recording the taxable value and resources of all the boroughs and manors in England.
The document will be on loan to Lincoln Castle from its permanent home at The National Archives, London.
On display in the Magna Carta vault from 27 May to 3 September, Domesday will be one of a number of local and national treasures showcased as part of Battles and Dynasties, an exhibition brought together by Lincolnshire County Council, Lord Cormack and the Historic Lincoln Trust.
Councillor Nick Worth, Executive for Heritage said:
Jeff James, Chief Executive and Keeper at the National Archives added:
