Flattswoods.co.uk
Title
Flatts Woods :: Barnard Castle :: Teesdale
Description
In medieval times, military training took place near the castle, on a large open area of land called The Flatts. The woods which bounded this area to the north and west became known as Flatts Woods.
The Woods formed part of Marwood Chase, the hunting park of the Baliol family, who were the lords of Barnard Castle. In the 13th Century, Hugh Baliol granted the townspeople the right to graze their pigs in the woods.
Since about 1630, the woods have been owned by the Vane family of Raby Castle, the seat of the present Lord Barnard. About 200 years ago, Flatts Woods began to be laid out with paths for the pleasure of residents and visitors.
Languages
English
