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DEER PARK

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A large, enclosed area where deer are kept. Used for hunting in the medieval period but now largely ornamental.

Hunting Park (Non-Preferred)

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Related Terms

Term Note
COUNTRY HOUSE A rural residence or mansion.
DEER BUTT A low barrier behind which people can conceal themselves to shoot deer.
DEER TRAP A funnel shaped structure into which deer are driven in order to trap them.
ESTATE An extensive landed property, usually in the country.
HUNTING LODGE A building set on an estate or in a royal forest, used as short-term accommodation for hunting parties or to view a hunt in progress.
PARK PALE A wooden stake fence, often associated with deer hunting.
ROYAL FOREST A forested area of land, set aside for the royal hunt.

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