In the 1700s large areas of Sherwood crown land were sold to private owners who built the estates of Thoresby Hall, Rufford Abbey, the former Clumber House Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey and Worksop Manor. These estates became known as the Dukeries. Newstead Abbey was also built whilst in private ownership.
in the 1700s large areas of sherwood crown land were sold to private owners who built the estates of thoresby hall rufford abbey the former clumber house clumber park welbeck abbey and worksop manor these estates became known as the dukeries newstead abbey was also built whilst in private ownership