Lyndhurst History

	Lyndhurst History: an 1880s view of Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst's history is long and fascinating. Some aspects reflect the New Forest's original role as a Norman hunting ground, whilst other aspects of Lyndhurst's history are connected to the village's historical position as Capital of the New Forest.

Much of the evidence of Lyndhurst's history can still be seen today, and provides many opportunities for exploration, whilst Bank near Lyndhurst, Swan Green and Emery Down offer just as much of interest.

Follow the links below for information about Lyndhurst's history, and from there, have a look at how Lyndhurst appeared on the late-18th century Richardson, King and Driver map.

Explore, for example, Lyndhurst's Alice In Wonderland connection, and learn about the 'old' Parish Church and Parkhill. Find out about Queen's House and the ancient Verderers' Hall. Walk along the New Forest Salt Way and Beechen Lane, visit the site of Lyndhurst Race Ground, and discover why George III and William Cobbett had an interest in Cuffnells, a mansion once located on the outskirts of Lyndhurst.

Consider, too, the military history of Lyndhurst's White Moor and the development of Swan Green, Emery Down and Bank near Lyndhurst.

Two maps are provided here to help locate each feature of Lyndhurst's history. One map shows the area to the west of Lyndhurst, whilst the other shows the area to the east of Lyndhurst. Both are based on the 1898 Ordnance Survey map of the New Forest, which in its own right is of considerable historical interest.

Use the 1898 map showing the area to the west of Lyndhurst to locate the following: