| Savernake Forest | |
|---|---|
 Six of Savernake Forest's historic oak trees: Top row: Big Bellied Oak; New Queen Oak; Queen Oak. Bottom row: Saddle Oak 1; Saddle Oak 2; Spider Oak. | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 51°23′N 1°41′W / 51.383°N 1.683°W |
| Area | 4,500 acres (7.0 sq mi; 18 km2) |
Savernake Forest stands on a Cretaceous chalk plateau between Marlborough and Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire, England. Its area is approximately 4,500 acres (18 km2; 7.0 sq mi).[1]
Most of the forest lies within the civil parish of Savernake. It is privately owned by the Marquess of Ailesbury and his son the Earl of Cardigan, and is administered by trustees. Since 1939 the timber of the forest has been managed by Forestry England on a 999-year lease. The private status of Savernake Forest is maintained by shutting the forest to the public one day per year.[1]
- ^ a b "Savernake Estate". Retrieved 8 September 2016.