New Forest, Rufus Stone

New Forest, Rufus Stone

You’ll want to know the story, as we did. The iron-clad Rufus Stone stone marks the (alleged) spot where King William II was fatally wounded with an arrow, during a royal hunting outing, in 1100 AD.  The king was nicknamed Rufus, apparently because of his ruddy complexion and red hair, and was son of King William I who was responsible for designating the area as the royal hunting ground known today as the New Forest.  We have no way to disprove that account!  Unused card but significantly smudged on the reverse.  Grade: 3

Name: New Forest, Rufus Stone

From: EUROPE/England

Code: 20516538T

Price: $3.00