More information : (NZ 234445) Bear Park (NAT) (Rural area of indefinite extent - 25" ONB 1961) (1) Bear or Beaurepaire Park, enclosed by Prior Hugh (1258-74) and enlarged 1311 was ravaged by the Scots in 1315. Stone for repairing the park wall is mentioned in 1356-7 and timber for fence paling in circa 1431. The park contained a Forester's lodge and larder for preserving slaughtered game. (See NZ 24 SW 1) (2-3)
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