Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest
geographical name ancient royal forest central England chiefly in Nottinghamshire

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  • Sherwood Forest — is a Royal Forest in Nottinghamshire, England, that is famous through its historical association with the legend of Robin Hood. Continuously afforested since the end of the Ice Age, [As attested by pollen sampling cores.] Sherwood is today… …   Wikipedia

  • Sherwood Forest — ist ein Landschaftspark, der das Dorf Edwinstowe in Nottinghamshire (England) umgibt. Der heutige Park ist nur ein Rest des weit größeren Waldes, der mit der Sagengestalt Robin Hood in Verbindung gebracht wird. Im Wald wachsen eine große Anzahl… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Sherwood Forest — [shʉr′wood] forest in Nottinghamshire, England, made famous in the Robin Hood legends …   English World dictionary

  • Sherwood Forest — (spr. schérrwudd fórrest), Hügelland im W. der engl. Grafschaft Worcester, 40 km lang, 11–14 km breit; früher königlicher Forst, der sich von Nottingham bis Worksop erstreckte, und in dem Robin Hood (s. d.) mit seinen Gesellen hauste; jetzt fast… …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • Sherwood Forest —   [ ʃəːwʊd fɔrɪst], Waldgebiet in der County Nottinghamshire, Mittelengland, erstreckt sich von Nottingham rd. 30 km nach Norden; der Sage nach versteckte sich dort Robin Hood …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Sherwood Forest — noun an ancient forest in central England; formerly a royal hunting ground; said to be the home of Robin Hood and his merry band • Regions: ↑England • Instance Hypernyms: ↑forest, ↑woodland, ↑timberland, ↑timber * * * an ancient royal forest in… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Sherwood Forest — an ancient royal forest in central England, chiefly in Nottinghamshire: the traditional haunt of Robin Hood. * * * Woodland, Nottinghamshire, England. A former royal hunting ground that is known for its association with the legendary Robin Hood,… …   Universalium

  • Sherwood Forest — Sp Šèrvudo miškas Ap Sherwood Forest L Jungtinėje Karalystėje (Anglijoje) …   Pasaulio vietovardžiai. Internetinė duomenų bazė

  • Sherwood Forest, Massachusetts — Sherwood Forest is an area within the town of Becket, Massachusetts established in 1982 with the approval of the Massachusetts State Senate and signed into existence by Governor of Massachusetts Edward J. King.Through agreement between the town… …   Wikipedia

  • Sherwood Forest (Miamisburg) — is a neighborhood of Miamisburg, Ohio. Sherwood forest is also loacted in West Carrollton, Ohio also. Each street is named after famous places and people in Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood.Links* [http://www.sherwoodforesthomes.org/ Sherwood… …   Wikipedia

  • Sherwood Forest Resort by Wyndham Vacation Rentals — (Пиджен Фордж,США) Категория отеля: 3 звездочный отель Адр …   Каталог отелей

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