CHAPTER I. THE MARSH AND FOREST PERIODS. The Hawk an Acquisition to Sportsmen—Hawk aeries—Hawks 8 according to Degrees—Brook and other kinds of Hawking—Hawking and Hunting—A Shropshire Historian’s charge against the Conqueror—Bishops and their Clergy as much given to the Sport as Laymen—The Rector of Madeley—The Merrie Days, &c. CHAPTER II. MORFE FOREST. Morfe Forest one of the Five Royal Forests of 17 Shropshire—Its History and Associations—Early British, Roman, Danish, and Norman Mementoes—Legends and Historical Incidents—Forest Wastes—Old Names—Hermitage Hill—Stanmore Grove—Essex Fall—Foresters—Old Forest Lodge, &c. CHAPTER III. ROYAL CHASE OF SHIRLOT. Royal Chase of Shirlot—Extent—Places…
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