Savernake Forest by danob
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Description
First mention of a woodland "Safernoc" was made in 934 in the written records of the Saxon king Athelstan, but the land passed into Norman ownership soon after the Norman invasion of 1066.
The Royal Forest was established in the 12th century, and it covered an area of some 150 square miles. As such it would have extended to the villages of East Kennet, Inkpen and Collingbourne (west, east and south) while the River Kennet was its northern delimiter. But it was not continuous forest. Early Royal Forests were a mixture of woodland, copses, common land and rough pasture.
This was the area of land put into the care of Richard Esturmy, one of the victorious knights who fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Since then Savernake estate and forest has passed down from father to son (or daughter, on four occasions) in an unbroken line of hereditary "forest wardens". In 31 generations, it has never once being bought or sold in a thousand years, and today it is the only ancient forest in Britain still in private hands.
Comments (32)
cecemckenzie
Great photo! I can feel the history.
chantal-france
What a pleasure when history meets so well beauty :)
rainbows
Such a beautiful place and capture, dear Danny. Great history too. I hope it stays protected. Hugs. DiDi. xx
magnus073
Great capture of this beautiful area Danny, it really does seem to have a very rich heritage.
pjaj
Fantastic photography!! Excellent as always!
rocserum
I love the English woodlands, colrful history and holiday destinations! RS
arlivre
Amazingly beautiful !
pat40
Great pic, for alovely area,
DennisReed
Cool history!
MaraP
Amazing light and image!
dixievb
Thanks for the history outline--didn't know there were any places like that! Great perspectives in that shot.
jmb007
belle image!!
mininessie
precious place amnd interesting info!
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful work~
carlx
Wonderful photography and depth, Danny!!!
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful place and photo ! Great depth and history !
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
sandra46
BEAUTIFUL! GORGEOUS IMAGE!
kansas
A marvelous photo. The history is most interesting. Thanks for sharing.
babuci
Those older trees would tell stories. Wonderful deep mood.
bazza
That is an interesting history Danny and a beautiful capture of this forest.. Excellent!!
jocko500
wonderful land and shadows shot
dragonmuse
Really beautiful capture. the light is wonderful.
MedTran39
Super!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. The dead tree trunk leads ones eyes into the forest.Superb composition my friend.
jayfar
Very beautiful image Dan.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photography my friend.....!!!
romanceworks
I looks ancient and serene. Superb photo. CC
alanwilliams
beautifully clear and i love the lines that lead you further and further in
flora-crassella
wonderful picture with great mood!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!