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![]() ![]() An ancient horn drinking vessel which supposedly belonged to Robin Hood can also be found in this beautiful Romanesque building. Housed in the Minster are stone carvings of ‘leafy-headed Green Men', which are believed to be an earlier ‘guise' of Robin Hood. Known for centuries as Southwell Minster, the Cathedral Church of Nottinghamshire is a stunning landmark with over 1000 year's worship. If you wander into the centre of Edwinstowe, there is also a statue of Robin proposing to his lady. These would take place in the doorway of the church rather than inside, and according to the legend, this is the church where Robin Hood married Maid Marion. The laws in Edwinstowe (in the heart of Sherwood Forest) were hard-line and easy to fall foul of, so much so that in the 1330s two Vicars were convicted of deer poaching and stealing foliage respectively! On the other hand, forest privileges allowed marriages without permission. With history oozing out of every pore, from its medieval character to its various inhabitants, Newstead Abbey and its extensive parkland is a heart of Nottinghamshire gem awaiting your discovery.ĭating back to the 12th Century, St Mary's Church in Edwinstowe has a long and rich history. Explore Byron's letters, manuscripts and portraits in the Byron Collection, or peruse the gardens, ponds and monuments that offer 16 points of interest scattered across the grounds. Once home to the notorious poet Lord Byron, Newstead Abbey is a beautiful Monastic house dating back to the late 12th Century. From the late 19th Century the Castle was increasingly called Budby Castle and as such is now known under this name.īudby Castle is privately owned and on private property so unfortunately cannot be explored fully - but it is a great Nottingham landmark to admire from afar. Initially named after Captain William Scott, Castle William was built as a home for boat crews in Budby. Rufford Abbey is also considered to be haunted with ghosts - so keep an eye out for ‘ The Clammy Baby', the servant girl and her baby at ‘ Broad Ride', the ghostly abbot, and the “ White Lady of Rufford" during your visit… Additionally, you can enjoy a ramble around the woodlands and lakeside, or discover the wheel of fortune maze. This North Nottinghamshire park and abbey attracts many visitors as a ‘must see' historic site, with the rustic romantic ruins of the 12th Century abbey and the later country house to explore. ![]() Rufford Abbey Country Park offers a little slice of history as well as 150 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. ![]()
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