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Horned cattle among the trees in the village Bramshaw, New Forest.<br />
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Fascinating ancient graffiti which was carved into the trees of the New Forest centuries ago is being formally recorded for the first time.  Initials, dates, pictures, poems and royal marks which vary in size from 4ins to 2ft can be found throughout the national park in Hampshire.  There are also various examples on display of concentric circles, known as 'witches marks', which were carved to ward off evil spirits.  In total, hundreds of examples of 'tree graffiti' are being documented in a new database set up by the New Forest National Park Authority.

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Horned cattle among the trees in the village Bramshaw, New Forest.

Fascinating ancient graffiti which was carved into the trees of the New Forest centuries ago is being formally recorded for the first time.  Initials, dates, pictures, poems and royal marks which vary in size from 4ins to 2ft can be found throughout the national park in Hampshire.  There are also various examples on display of concentric circles, known as 'witches marks', which were carved to ward off evil spirits.  In total, hundreds of examples of 'tree graffiti' are being documented in a new database set up by the New Forest National Park Authority. 