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The Growth of Parliament and the War with Scotland (1216-1307)

Note 1 — THE CHARTER OF THE FOREST (1217).

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Right of pasture.

[2] Encroachments.

[3] Clearings made by cutting down trees.

[4] "The chapters of the reguard" concerned all encroachments on the royal rights.

[5] Admit cattle for a defined time into the woods.

[6] Officials who made preliminary inquiry into forest offences.

[7] "Venison" covered the taking of game; "vert" destruction of woods, etc.

[8] Payment made for the liberty of pasturing swine.

[9] A forester who held his office on condition of feudal homage.

[10] Toll for liberty of passage through a forest.

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