been partially supported by an elaborate system of scaffolding. In February 1998 a local company took cuttings from the Major Oak and began cultivating clones of the famous tree with the intention of sending saplings to be planted in major cities around the world. The Major Oak was featured on the 2005 BBC TV programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the natural wonders of the Midlands. Thynghowe Thynghowe, an important Danelaw meeting place where people came to resolve disputes and settle issues, was lost to history until its rediscovery in 2005–06 by local history enthusiasts amidst the old oaks of an area known as the Birklands. Experts believe it may also yield clues about the boundary of the ancient Anglo Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria. English Heritage inspected the site, confirming that it was known as ‘Thynghowe’ in 1334 and 1609. See also List of forests in the United Kingdom List of ancient woods in England Sherwood Foresters, a British Army regiment associated with Nottinghamshire References Further reading Bankes, Richard. Sherwood Forest in 1609: A Crown Survey (Thoroton Society record series) Conduit, Brian. Exploring Sherwood Forest Fletcher, John. Ornament of Sherwood Forest From Ducal Estate to Public Park Gray, Adrian. Sherwood Forest and the Dukeries (Phillimore) 2008 Sherwood Forest and the East Midlands Walks (Jarrold Pathfinder Guides) Innes-Smith, Robert. The Dukeries & Sherwood Forest Ottewell, David. Sherwood Forest in Old Photographs (Britain in Old Photographs) External links Forestry England The News, History, and Archaeology of The Real Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire County Council's Official Sherwood Forest Page Sherwood Forest Regeneration Plans Sherwood Forest Trust Official Website The Living Legend details current plans for the forest. Official tourism website for Nottinghamshire and Sherwood Forest According to Ancient Custom: Research on the possible Origins and Purpose of Thynghowe Sherwood Forest Country parks in Nottinghamshire English royal forests Forests and woodlands of Nottinghamshire Nature reserves in Nottinghamshire Protected areas established in 1969 Protected areas established in 2002 Protected areas established in 2007 Tourist attractions in Nottinghamshire Edwinstowe