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Title: The Forest of Dean. Post by: Stig(The) on May 06, 2009, 03:17:59 PM Although the name is often used loosely to refer to that part of Gloucestershire between the Severn & Wye,the Forest of Dean proper has covered a much smaller area since Mediaeval times.
In 1327 it was defined to cover only the Royal Demesne(Sovereign`s or states territory) & parts of parishes within the hundred of St.Briavels & after 1668 the Forest comprised the Royal Demesne only. This area is now within the civil parishes of West Dean,Lydbrook,Cinderford,Ruspidge & Drybrook. The Royal Forest of Dean,24000 acres of ancient woodland was a Royal hunting ground. Author JRR Tolkien visited the area regularly & is said to have based "middle earth" featured in The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy,on the area. He was particularly inspired by "Puzzlewood",an eerie,mysterious network of paths laid down over 200yrs ago. Title: Re: The Forest of Dean. Post by: DIGGA on May 06, 2009, 03:24:09 PM WOW STIG I NEVER KNEW YOU HAD SUCH A VAST THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE ;D ;D ;D ;D
DID YOU EAT AN ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR BREAKFAST LOL :D :D Title: Re: The Forest of Dean. Post by: Stig(The) on May 06, 2009, 03:31:42 PM "Knowledge" i`m like a sponge Digga........... "soft & Drippy" ;D
Title: Re: The Forest of Dean. Post by: silverhand on May 06, 2009, 07:12:07 PM never been there me self is it nice lol
Title: Re: The Forest of Dean. Post by: Stig(The) on May 07, 2009, 07:14:02 PM Yeh Silverhand it lovely bud ! ;D
Title: Re: The Forest of Dean. Post by: silverhand on May 08, 2009, 08:29:16 AM if your in the area again mate try the pub where we meet to go detecting the belfry great place loads of beers
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