What is recorded here

The National Heritage List for England records Rufus Castle as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Rufus Castle is traditionally associated with William II (Rufus), built in the late 11th century, around 1091, as a royal hunting lodge and strategic outpost in the New Forest. It is remembered for its historical connection to the Norman monarchy and its role in the early development of forest law in England.

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