SHERWOOD FOREST


Meaning of SHERWOOD FOREST in English

Woodland, Nottinghamshire , England.

A former royal hunting ground that is known for its association with the legendary Robin Hood , Sherwood Forest formerly occupied almost all of western Nottinghamshire and extended into Derbyshire . Today a reduced area of woodland remains between Nottingham and Worksop.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.