The myth has been retold countless times, often focusing on themes of justice and taking from the rich to help the poor.
Sherwood is synonymous with the legend of Robin Hood, serving as the hidden base for his band of outlaws. Sherwood
Recent works, such as The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley, explore the logistics of living in a forest. Others, such as Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood , put a modern twist on the character by having Maid Marian lead the outlaws. 3. Modern "Sherwood" Entities The myth has been retold countless times, often
Recorded as early as 958 AD as Sciryuda , meaning "the woodland belonging to the shire". Others, such as Marian, or the True Tale
Historically spanning a large part of Nottinghamshire, today it is a patchwork of woodland and heathland, famously hosting the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve near Edwinstowe.