The Rufus Stone stands in the spot where King William II, also known as Rufus, was fatally wounded by an arrow during a hunting outing in the forest during medieval times.

Alice Baddeley

February 16, 2023

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Here stands the strongest reminder of the origin of the New Forest. The Rufus Stone is an iron-clad landmark marking the spot where King William II was killed with an arrow. It happened in 1100 AD during a royal hunting outing in the Forest.

🚵🏼‍♂️ Dietmar 🚵🏼‍♂️

June 20, 2023

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The place where Sir Walter Tyrrell killed King William II. by accident with an artow during a hunt.

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Location: Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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