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HUNTING LODGE

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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.

Shooting Lodge (Non-Preferred)

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Related Terms

Term Note
COUNTRY HOUSE A rural residence or mansion.
DEER PARK A large, enclosed area where deer are kept. Used for hunting in the medieval period but now largely ornamental.
ESTATE An extensive landed property, usually in the country.
KENNELS A building or group of buildings in which dogs are housed, either permanently or on a temporary basis.
LODGE A small building, often inhabited by a gatekeeper, gamekeeper or similar. Use specific type where known.
ROYAL FOREST A forested area of land, set aside for the royal hunt.
ROYAL PALACE A large, luxuriously appointed house used as an official residence by a member of royalty.

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