The modern settlement of Staple Hill originated in the 18th century when the remnants of the formerly royal forest had few if any dangerous wild animals left and presented considerable economic opportunities to local people.
The modern settlement of Staple Hill originated in the 18th century by when forest law had become largely anachronistic and the wild boar and wolves which once made the forest dangerous were long since extinct (see Royal Forest). The remnants of forest therefore presented considerable economic opportunities to local people.