Rufus Stone
Rufus Stone
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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52 reviews
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JaneGardner2014
Yateley, UK86 contributions
Jan 2020
Lovely area for dog walking. Super views. Lots of friendly dogs for mine to play with. Parking was a bit of an issue and by the afternoon the parking areas were very congested which made leaving a little tricky.
Written 24 January 2020
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Paul M
Frome, UK575 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
I had not visited this historic site for many years. However at the end of a hot day we stopped here for a picnic and to take in the last few hours of sunshine. I photographed the place where King William the second (nicknamed Rufus) was shot accidentally by Sir Walter Tyrrell. Lovely part of the New Forest.
Written 22 July 2020
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TatsfieldPoole
Poole70 contributions
Jul 2012
Use this place regularly and always a great welcome and beautiful surroundings. Parking is always available and the walks in the area are enjoyable
Written 5 September 2012
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MarkMahoney
Aldershot, UK1,984 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Historic little spot in a scenic part of the forest. Famed for the assination of the old king Rufus. Actually quite eerie strolling around at the scene of the crime.
Written 23 August 2017
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perle369
Malaga, Spain1,825 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
This is an important monument to our history. The son of William the Conqueror, William Rufus was accidentally killed on 2nd August 1100 AD by his friend Sir Walter Tyrrell when they were in the forest deer shooting. Walter's arrow glanced off a tree and hit William.
Well worth a little trip into the forest if you are on the A31. Get off at the Cadnam roundabout and take the road to Bramshaw, turn left opposite the Bell Inn, go through a ford and down a winding lane. Park in the little car park just past the Sir Walter Tyrell pub and you will see it. A beautiful spot.
I don't understand the bad reviews. What do they want - a theme park? The monument has inscriptions on the sides telling the story. It is in a truly beautiful spot, walk around through the really old trees and imagine what it would have been like to go hunting there. Atmospheric in my view and well worth the trip for the sake of history.
Well worth a little trip into the forest if you are on the A31. Get off at the Cadnam roundabout and take the road to Bramshaw, turn left opposite the Bell Inn, go through a ford and down a winding lane. Park in the little car park just past the Sir Walter Tyrell pub and you will see it. A beautiful spot.
I don't understand the bad reviews. What do they want - a theme park? The monument has inscriptions on the sides telling the story. It is in a truly beautiful spot, walk around through the really old trees and imagine what it would have been like to go hunting there. Atmospheric in my view and well worth the trip for the sake of history.
Written 7 August 2014
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FA
Southampton, United Kingdom105 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The place where Sir Walter Tyrrell fired and arrow and killed King William. A stone with the story marks the spot. In an area where there are still Oak trees and real Forest. Good place to have a walk just off (south ) of A 31. You can turn of the A31 when heading East or take the road from Bramshaw to Rufus Stone. If the Ford is in flood you will have to go up to stoney cross (turn left and top of hill from Bramshaw towards Fritham. Stoney Cross), then join A31 and turn off at Rufus Stone). There is a great restauraunt/pub called the Sir Walter Tyrrell just down the road from the Stone. Free New Forest Car park just across the road from Rufus Stone.
Written 3 June 2014
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honestdebbie
Hailsham, UK24 contributions
Cycled here from Sandy Balls, 19mile round trip. Lovely area, the actual stone is very small, and you cannot see it, but the history is good, and the area is typical New Forest. The car park is free, and lovely woodland walks are available, and there is a nice pub nearby.
Written 10 May 2014
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Peter G
Sandhurst, UK591 contributions
Sept 2020
Stopped while driving to the Sir Walter Tyrrell pub nearby. Found it very interesting as we've always seen the signs from the A31 and wondered what it was
Written 3 October 2020
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WMIM
Horsham, UK3,200 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Sited close to the spot where William II was 'accidentally' killed by an errant arrow when out hunting, as stated on this monument, it is more likely that this unpopular King was deliberately targeted for regicide here given the then very remote location.
This modest yet fitting remembrance of the act has inscriptions on its sides giving information as to what actually happened, although the only indisputable fact is the date of the Monarch's death in 1100 - over 900 years ago.
There are some rather negative reviews of this, I suspect by people who were more interested in the nearby pub/restaurant which is named after the courtier who is said to have shot the fatal arrow.
We have seen this several times now and even the folk who consider it rather underwhelming should at least enjoy walking in the ancient forest around here or having a picnic in the vicinity.
This modest yet fitting remembrance of the act has inscriptions on its sides giving information as to what actually happened, although the only indisputable fact is the date of the Monarch's death in 1100 - over 900 years ago.
There are some rather negative reviews of this, I suspect by people who were more interested in the nearby pub/restaurant which is named after the courtier who is said to have shot the fatal arrow.
We have seen this several times now and even the folk who consider it rather underwhelming should at least enjoy walking in the ancient forest around here or having a picnic in the vicinity.
Written 16 October 2016
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Simon H
32 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
So peaceful and tranquil. A little but if history, some exploring, ponies and horses and undergrowth for your dog to rummage in. Have wellies on stand by though under the trees it's not too bad and if you know your mushrooms, there's some great picking to be had.
Written 15 October 2015
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