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This is the Conversation Forum for Epping Forest, London and Essex, UK << Cricket clubs? Foot & Mouth Precautions in Epping Forest >> Subject: Battle of Epping Forest? Posted Apr 26, 2001 by Administrator-General (5+0+9)*3+0   Posting 1 Was there ever a large gang rumble in Epping Forest? There's a song by Genesis, "Battle of Epping Forest", which tells the story of one. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Battle of Epping Forest? Posted Apr 26, 2001 by Sue This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 Lots of stories, not much evidence that any really happened. Most of the stories (legends, myths whatever) involved the two hill forts. Boudacea was supposed to have used then to defend against the Romans, Alfred the Great was supposed to have used them to defend against the Vikings. Some local historians think they were built close together because they were on a tribal borderline, others say one was abandoned before the other was built. Either way, they were built there for a good reason - Epping Forest has the highest ground for miles round here so it's very easily defended. I think they may have had to chop a few trees down first though And I haven't heard that Genesis track either. Time to have a rummage though my sister's record collection I think! Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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