New Forest
Images of the New Forest in Hampshire.
This area of approximately 150 square miles of open heathland and ancient woodlands was first designated and named 'New Forest' in the year 1079.
However, the word 'Forest' in this context doesn't reflect the usual meaning of the word. In this case, 'Forest' was used to describe an area of land that had been 'afforested' (purchased under law) and designated as land to be used for royal privileges.
The Royal in question was of course King William 1 (the 'Conqueror') and this was one of his Royal Hunting Grounds where he would have spent his time hunting deer and wild boar.
The area was designated as a National Park in 2005.
This area of approximately 150 square miles of open heathland and ancient woodlands was first designated and named 'New Forest' in the year 1079.
However, the word 'Forest' in this context doesn't reflect the usual meaning of the word. In this case, 'Forest' was used to describe an area of land that had been 'afforested' (purchased under law) and designated as land to be used for royal privileges.
The Royal in question was of course King William 1 (the 'Conqueror') and this was one of his Royal Hunting Grounds where he would have spent his time hunting deer and wild boar.
The area was designated as a National Park in 2005.