Queen Bower Hunting Lodge

Heritage Site in Hampshire New Forest

England

Queen Bower Hunting Lodge

Signage - A337 southbound
Signage - A337 southbound Credit: Dave Thompson

Queen Bower Hunting Lodge is a historical site located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated within the New Forest National Park, this heritage site stands as a testament to the region's rich history and traditional hunting practices. The lodge is believed to have been originally constructed in the 14th century, making it an important architectural relic from the medieval period.

The lodge is known for its unique timber-framed design, featuring a thatched roof and intricate detailing. It consists of a central hall with smaller rooms on either side, showcasing the typical layout of hunting lodges during that era. The building materials used in its construction, such as oak beams and wattle and daub infill, reflect the craftsmanship of the time and provide an authentic glimpse into medieval building techniques.

Over the centuries, Queen Bower Hunting Lodge has undergone various modifications and renovations, adapting to changing needs and tastes. Despite these alterations, the lodge has managed to retain its original charm and character, serving as a reminder of the past.

Today, the site is open to the public, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its historic interiors and learn about the hunting practices that were once prevalent in the area. The lodge is also surrounded by picturesque landscapes, providing a serene and scenic setting for visitors to enjoy.

Queen Bower Hunting Lodge stands as a significant heritage site, preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Hampshire and offering a unique glimpse into the region's medieval past.

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Queen Bower Hunting Lodge Images

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Signage - A337 southbound
Signage - A337 southbound
Minor Junction - A337 southbound
Minor Junction - A337 southbound
Entering Brockenhurst
Entering Brockenhurst
New Park Lodge This attractive thatched cottage is next to New Park. Just beyond is the A337 Clay Hill.
New Park Lodge
This attractive thatched cottage is next to New Park. Just beyond is the A337 Clay Hill.
New Park Lodge This attractive thatched cottage is next to New Park. Just beyond is the A337 Clay Hill.
New Park Lodge
This attractive thatched cottage is next to New Park. Just beyond is the A337 Clay Hill.
The edge of Hollands Wood, New Forest The New Forest was designated as a National Park in 2005. It was more than 900 years before that William I had designated the New Forest as a royal hunting park and introduced strict forest laws. Up to 25 million people now use the New Forest every year for leisure and recreation. Around a tenth of all the world's lowland heath are in southern England and of these, the New Forest's heath are the most important. There are also 30,000 acres of woodland and many of these woods have changed little since the end of the last Ice Age.

This is immediately to the east of the A337 Clay Hill.
The edge of Hollands Wood, New Forest
The New Forest was designated as a National Park in 2005. It was more than 900 years before that William I had designated the New Forest as a royal hunting park and introduced strict forest laws. Up to 25 million people now use the New Forest every year for leisure and recreation. Around a tenth of all the world's lowland heath are in southern England and of these, the New Forest's heath are the most important. There are also 30,000 acres of woodland and many of these woods have changed little since the end of the last Ice Age. This is immediately to the east of the A337 Clay Hill.
The edge of Hollands Wood, New Forest The New Forest was designated as a National Park in 2005. It was more than 900 years before that William I had designated the New Forest as a royal hunting park and introduced strict forest laws. Up to 25 million people now use the New Forest every year for leisure and recreation. Around a tenth of all the world's lowland heath are in southern England and of these, the New Forest's heath are the most important. There are also 30,000 acres of woodland and many of these woods have changed little since the end of the last Ice Age.

This is immediately to the east of the A337 Clay Hill.
The edge of Hollands Wood, New Forest
The New Forest was designated as a National Park in 2005. It was more than 900 years before that William I had designated the New Forest as a royal hunting park and introduced strict forest laws. Up to 25 million people now use the New Forest every year for leisure and recreation. Around a tenth of all the world's lowland heath are in southern England and of these, the New Forest's heath are the most important. There are also 30,000 acres of woodland and many of these woods have changed little since the end of the last Ice Age. This is immediately to the east of the A337 Clay Hill.
Hollands Wood, New Forest The New Forest was designated as a National Park in 2005. It was more than 900 years before that William I had designated the New Forest as a royal hunting park and introduced strict forest laws. Up to 25 million people now use the New Forest every year for leisure and recreation. Around a tenth of all the world's lowland heath are in southern England and of these, the New Forest's heath are the most important. There are also 30,000 acres of woodland and many of these woods have changed little since the end of the last Ice Age.

This is Hollands Wood to the east of the A337 Clay Hill.
Hollands Wood, New Forest
The New Forest was designated as a National Park in 2005. It was more than 900 years before that William I had designated the New Forest as a royal hunting park and introduced strict forest laws. Up to 25 million people now use the New Forest every year for leisure and recreation. Around a tenth of all the world's lowland heath are in southern England and of these, the New Forest's heath are the most important. There are also 30,000 acres of woodland and many of these woods have changed little since the end of the last Ice Age. This is Hollands Wood to the east of the A337 Clay Hill.
Bowl Barrow on Whitefield Moor (Scales 1m) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1009888?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1009888?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bowl Barrow on Whitefield Moor
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Fletchers Water New Forest Stream
Fletchers Water
New Forest Stream
Aldridgehill Inclosure Track in Aldridgehill Inclosure alongside Ober Water.
Aldridgehill Inclosure
Track in Aldridgehill Inclosure alongside Ober Water.
Ober Water Stream in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Ober Water
Stream in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Ober Water Stream in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Ober Water
Stream in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Footbridge Footbridge over Ober Water in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Footbridge
Footbridge over Ober Water in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Footbridge Footbridge over Ober Water in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Footbridge
Footbridge over Ober Water in Aldridgehill Inclosure.
Whitefield Moor Path across Whitefield Moor with Aldridgehill Inclosure in the background.
Whitefield Moor
Path across Whitefield Moor with Aldridgehill Inclosure in the background.
Whitefield Moor Looking across Whitefield Moor with Aldridgehill Inclosure in the background.
Whitefield Moor
Looking across Whitefield Moor with Aldridgehill Inclosure in the background.
New Forest ponies A New Forest mare and foal by Beechern Wood car park on Whitefield Moor.
New Forest ponies
A New Forest mare and foal by Beechern Wood car park on Whitefield Moor.
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Queen Bower Hunting Lodge is located at Grid Ref: SU2804 (Lat: 50.838, Lng: -1.595)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

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