Sherwood forest virtual walk - searching for Robin Hood's hideout The Major Oak
Sherwood Forest is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, famous by its historic association with the legend of Robin Hood.
The area has been wooded since the end of the Ice Age (as attested by pollen sampling cores). Today, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve encompasses 423.2 hectares, 1,045 acres (4.23 km2), surrounding the village of Edwinstowe, the site of Thoresby Hall. It is a remnant of an older, much larger, royal hunting forest, which derived its name from its status as the shire (or sher) wood of Nottinghamshire, which extended into several neighbouring counties (shires), bordered on the west along the River Erewash and the Forest of East Derbyshire. When the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086, the forest covered perhaps a quarter of Nottinghamshire in woodland and heath subject to the forest laws.
The Major Oak is a large English oak (Quercus robur) near the village of Edwinstowe in the midst of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's shelter where he and his merry men slept. It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a girth of 33 feet (10 metres), a canopy of 92 feet (28 metres), and is about 800–1000 years old. In a 2002 survey, it was voted Britain's favourite tree. In 2014 it was voted 'England's Tree of the Year' by a public poll by the Woodland Trust, receiving 18% of the votes. Its name originates from Major Hayman Rooke's description of it in 1790.
There are several theories as to how it became so huge and oddly shaped.
The Major Oak may be several trees that fused together as saplings.
The tree was possibly pollarded, a system of tree management that enabled foresters to grow more than one crop of timber from a single tree, causing the trunk to grow large and thick. However, there is only limited evidence for this theory as none of the other trees in the surrounding area were pollarded.
Since the Victorian era, its massive limbs have been partially supported by an elaborate system of scaffolding.
In 2002, someone attempted illegally to sell acorns from the Major Oak on an internet-based auction website.
In 2003, in Dorset a plantation was started of 260 saplings grown from acorns of the Major Oak. The purpose was to provide publicity for an internet-based study of the Major Oak, its history, photographic record, variation in size and leafing of the saplings, comparison of their DNA, and an eventual public amenity.
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Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak - FULL VIDEO TOUR (Nottinghamshire, UK)
Taking a trip to Sherwood Forest and seeing the Major Oak! It's literally 800–1000 years old! That's three times older than America! haha! It's still living, would you believe, and was voted Tree of the Year in 2014 (Whatever that may entail!).
Sherwood Forest is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, famous by its historic association with the legend of Robin Hood.
The area has been wooded since the end of the Ice Age (as attested by pollen sampling cores). Today, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve encompasses 423.2 hectares,1,045 acres (4.23 km2), surrounding the village of Edwinstowe, the site of Thoresby Hall.
The forest that most people associate with Sherwood Forest is actually named Birklands and Bilhaugh. It is a remnant of an older, much larger, royal hunting forest, which derived its name from its status as the shire (or sher) wood of Nottinghamshire, which extended into several neighbouring counties (shires), bordered on the west along the River Erewash and the Forest of East Derbyshire. When the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086, the forest covered perhaps a quarter of Nottinghamshire in woodland and heath subject to the forest laws.
The Major Oak is a large English oak (Quercus robur) near the village of Edwinstowe in the midst of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's shelter where he and his merry men slept. It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a girth of 33 feet (10 metres), a canopy of 92 feet (28 metres), and is about 800–1000 years old. In a 2002 survey, it was voted Britain's favourite tree. In 2014 it was voted 'England's Tree of the Year' by a public poll by the Woodland Trust, receiving 18% of the votes.
It received its present name from Major Hayman Rooke's description of it in 1790.
There are several theories concerning why it became so huge and oddly shaped:
The Major Oak may be several trees that fused together as saplings.
The tree was possibly pollarded, a system of tree management that enabled foresters to grow more than one crop of timber from a single tree, causing the trunk to grow large and thick. However, there is only limited evidence for this theory as none of the other trees in the surrounding area were pollarded.
Since the Victorian era, its massive limbs have been supported partially by an elaborate system of scaffolding.
In 2002, someone attempted to illegally sell acorns from the Major Oak on an internet-based auction website.
In 2003, in Dorset a plantation was started of 260 saplings grown from acorns of the Major Oak. The purpose was to provide publicity for an internet-based study of the Major Oak, its history, photographic record, variation in size and leafing of the saplings, comparison of their DNA, and an eventual public amenity.
The Major Oak was featured on the 2005 television programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of the Midlands.
The formation sign of the 46th Infantry Division of the British Army in the Second World War was the Major Oak. Among the units of the division was a battalion of the Sherwood Foresters.
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Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak
The Major Oak is a large English Oak (Quercus robur) near the village of Edwinstowe in the midst of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's shelter where he and his merry men slept. It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a girth of 33 feet (10 metres), a canopy of 92 feet (28 metres), and is about 800–1000 years old.
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VOTE for the MAJOR OAK
England’s iconic Major Oak on quest for European crown!
Robin Hood and Nottinghamshire County Council are backing the Major Oak to win the European Tree of the Year competition!
People are being urged to take part in the public vote throughout February for the competition being organised by the Environmental Partnership Organisation.
The Major Oak – estimated to be between 800 and 1,000 years old – is in the heart of Sherwood Forest country park which is managed by Nottinghamshire County Council, and forms part of Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve.
Councillor John Knight, Committee Chairman for Culture, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “The Major Oak touches people’s hearts and their imagination. We were delighted that it won the Woodland Trust’s England Tree of the Year title in December and hope that everyone can get behind our campaign to win this prestigious European title. The Major Oak is one of the most iconic and best known trees in the world and it would be a fitting tribute if it could win this European award.”
In this video, the county council's country park's team and Steve Warrington, Robin Hood at the annual Robin Hood Festival explain what makes the Major Oak so special.
To place your vote in the competition visit between February 1 and February 28.
Sherwood Forest Is Real | Robin Hood Nottingham | England Road Trip Travel Vlog 25
Sherwood Forest Is Real | Robin Hood Nottingham | England Road Trip Travel Vlog 25
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On this part of our England Road Trip series we went to the Robin Hood Forest (Sherwood Forest) in Nottinghamshire. Here, we learned about the history of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest and the major oak tree, but not before getting stuck in a horrendous thunderstorm!
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We took ourselves to Sherwood Forest to see the home of Robin Hood, the Major Oak. We checked out the Visitors Centre in this vlog and had a lovely family day out. Bailey the Jackhuahua had a exciting day too, quite the adventure for her. If you're ever looking for something to do while staying in Nottingham, Worksop or Nottinghamshire the Major Oak Visitor Centre in Edwinstowe is a great way to spend the day. Huge tree, scenic walks, family fun in the woods and plenty of fresh air.
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Sherwood Forest - Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire
Visit the legendary home of Robin Hood, which today is an outdoor park offering marked walks, green education, camping, riding, hiking and other leisure pursuits for the whole family.
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Travel blogs from Sherwood Forest:
- ... Today I fulfilled a 15 year old ambition to visit... Sherwood Forest I went via Nottingham, and discovered that the town really has no decent museum/ memorial/ tourism spot at all for Robin Hood and his merry men, so headed out to the forest, to ...
- ... WE then visited the rail station and bus depot to find directions to Sherwood Forest, however neither was open for directions on Sunday ...
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- Four Hooded Fans in the Sherwood Forest by Sutiramisu from a blog titled Thus Ends Our English Chapter
- All is Well in Sherwood Forest! by Sutiramisu from a blog titled Thus Ends Our English Chapter
- Major Oak, Sherwood Forest by Daviswestswan from a blog titled Day 5: Warhammer World and Sherwood Forest
- Sherwood Forest Giant Oak by Wherever from a blog titled Not quite what you'd expect
- Sherwood Forest 02 by Katharine from a blog titled Sherwood Forest
- Sherwood Forest 01 by Katharine from a blog titled Sherwood Forest
- Sherwood forest. by Joeljenaturner from a blog titled the green mile.
- Sherwood Forest by Kate_and_kane from a blog titled Our visit to Aah Glen and Quinten
- Sherwood Forest by Cornesfamily from a blog titled Sherwood Forest
- Sherwood Forest by Beckyhill from a blog titled QMC, Nottingham, England
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Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre - Robin Hood´s 1000 years old Major Oak
Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre - as well showing (so called legendary Robin Hood´s) 1000 years old Major Oak. One of the oldest trees in UK. You find on my channel some other video clips from near by Nottingham, where the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham used to live. All recordings are from May 1993 and were made with a video camera. Enjoy!
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