Thursday, September 21, 2006

Robin Hood's Tree, The Major Oak, Edwinstowe


Above: 19th century illustration of the Major Oak.

Robin Hood's Tree, the Major Oak, in sun and snow at Sherwood Forest. According to local folklore Robin Hood is said to have climbed inside to hide from the Sheriff of Nottingham.

For more details about the Major Oak and speculation about how it was formed, visit THIS LINK.

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