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The "woods" in this area were originally mostly scrub with some trees. It was never classed as forest. Although Princes Risborough was a royal borough and the Black Prince had a stud farm in the town, royalty never lived here. There are records in the sixteenth century when the land was let and legislation dictated that no great oaks were to be felled and that twelve staddels (young trees) had to be left to grow in every acre. A good law in a country where timber for ships and houses was of top priority. | The "woods" in this area were originally mostly scrub with some trees. It was never classed as forest. Although Princes Risborough was a royal borough and the Black Prince had a stud farm in the town, royalty never lived here. There are records in the sixteenth century when the land was let and legislation dictated that no great oaks were to be felled and that twelve staddels (young trees) had to be left to grow in every acre. A good law in a country where timber for ships and houses was of top priority. | ||
| − | In time huge areas | + | In time huge areas of trees had grown become the Parish Woods. |
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| + | The population grew slowly, still all part of the Manor of Princes Risborough. The parish woods were vital for them as they provided the only source of fuel. | ||
Revision as of 04:16, 26 April 2019
The "woods" in this area were originally mostly scrub with some trees. It was never classed as forest. Although Princes Risborough was a royal borough and the Black Prince had a stud farm in the town, royalty never lived here. There are records in the sixteenth century when the land was let and legislation dictated that no great oaks were to be felled and that twelve staddels (young trees) had to be left to grow in every acre. A good law in a country where timber for ships and houses was of top priority.
In time huge areas of trees had grown become the Parish Woods.
The population grew slowly, still all part of the Manor of Princes Risborough. The parish woods were vital for them as they provided the only source of fuel.