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New Forest
New Forest Region of forest and heathland in s Hampshire, s England. It was established (1079) as a royal hunting ground by William I. The forest includes many species of trees. Pigs, cattle, and ponies are reared. Area: c.383sq km (148sq mi).
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"New Forest." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "New Forest." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-NewForest.html "New Forest." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-NewForest.html |
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New Forest
New Forest Hants. Nova Foresta 1086 (DB). ‘The new forest’ created by William the Conqueror in the 11th cent. for hunting game.
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A. D. MILLS. "New Forest." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "New Forest." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-NewForest.html A. D. MILLS. "New Forest." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-NewForest.html |
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