The Gallery
Learning about and practising commoning on the New Forest.
In medieval times a forest meant an area preserved for royal hunting, and not a wooded area as it does today.
The Agisiter ensures welfare standards of the free-roaming animals are maintained.
The ‘architects’ of the New Forest.
The New Forest landscape supports many species of plants, insects, birds and mammals. It should be valued as a reserve for nature.
One of many gatherings where Commoners can exchange news, information and knowledge.
Pannage season is part of the ancient commoning rights and a popular tradition.
Traditional management practices, particularly commoning, have conserved the ecological diversity of the Forest.
Tag Archives: venison and vert
New Forest: William the Conqueror and divine retribution
I was inspired to read more about William the Conqueror, after attending an event at the Chalke Valley History Festival (2014). Apparently after the Norman invasion, which followed the Battle of Hastings in 1066, he attempted to integrate with the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Agisters, Anglo Saxon Chronicle, Battle of Hastings, Chalke Valley History Festival, court, English, Forest Law, harrying of the North, King Rufus, New forest, Richard of Normandy, Rights of Common, venison and vert, Verderers, William Rufus, William the Conqueror
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Forest Law, Courts and Officials
Before becoming a practising commoner I first had to apply to the Verderers of the New Forest to confirm my Rights of Pasture, request permission to run ponies on the Open Forest and gain approval for my commoner’s mark, which … Continue reading →
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Tagged Agisters, Charter of the Forest, Court of Swainmote and Attachment, Courts, deer, DEFRA, Forest Byelaws, Forest Law, Forestry Commission, hunting, King Henry III, King John, Lyndhurst, Magna Carta, National Park Authority, Natural England, New forest, New Forest Commoner, Officials, Oyez, venison and vert, Verderers
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