There were 25 places in the hundred of Cosford in Domesday Book.
| Name | Households |
|---|---|
| Hitcham | 101 |
| Layham | 67 |
| Lindsey | 50 |
| Hadleigh | 49 |
| Whatfield | 48 |
| Brettenham | 35 |
| Thorpe [Morieux] | 35 |
| Bildeston | 28 |
| Kersey | 28 |
| Manton | 27.3 |
| Rushbrooke | 26 |
| Chelsworth | 22 |
| Semer | 20 |
| Nedging | 18 |
| Elmsett | 14 |
| Aldham | 12 |
| Kalletuna | 10 |
| Wattisham | 9 |
| Kettlebaston | 7.5 |
| Toppesfield | 7 |
| Loose | 6 |
| Ash [Street] | 5 |
| other Whatfield | 5 |
| Stone [Street] | 3 |
| Redles | 1 |