Rufus the spaniel coming to play with Ella on Smugglers Road
Rufus the spaniel coming to play with Ella on Smugglers Road.
History of King Rufus who was killed in the New Forest
When William the Conqueror died in 1087, his son William II became King of England. Known as William Rufus because of his red hair and ruddy complexion, he took an even harder line than his father against those convicted of interfering with hunting. Anyone who stole venison was sentenced to death. People who shot at a deer had their hands cut off, while disturbance of deer resulted in blinding.
Ironically, William Rufus died while hunting deer in the Forest in the year 1100. He was killed by an arrow fired by Sir Walter Tyrrell; reports that it was an accident are disputed. The Rufus Stone memorial near Stoney Cross commemorates his death, although it is not believed to be the site where he died.
Rufus the spaniel coming to play with Ella on Smugglers Road
Rufus the spaniel coming to play with Ella on Smugglers Road.
History of King Rufus who was killed in the New Forest
When William the Conqueror died in 1087, his son William II became King of England. Known as William Rufus because of his red hair and ruddy complexion, he took an even harder line than his father against those convicted of interfering with hunting. Anyone who stole venison was sentenced to death. People who shot at a deer had their hands cut off, while disturbance of deer resulted in blinding.
Ironically, William Rufus died while hunting deer in the Forest in the year 1100. He was killed by an arrow fired by Sir Walter Tyrrell; reports that it was an accident are disputed. The Rufus Stone memorial near Stoney Cross commemorates his death, although it is not believed to be the site where he died.