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| Notes: |
In 1979 half of the tree fell in a storm. Whether the weight of the concrete partially filling its hollow centre was a contributory factor will remain unknown. The argument to leave what remained of the tree was won and it has recovered. From a height of about 10' there is an outpouring of branches. |
| Girth
cm: |
445 |
Copyright © Tim Hills - 2002
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| Height
measured: |
at the ground |
| Girth
ft ins: |
14' 7'' at ground (2' where land slopes away) |
| Sex: |
female |
| Earliest
mention: |
1939 |
| Source
of earliest mention: |
The King's England - Arthur Mee |
| Date
of visit: |
16/07/2002 |
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| Latest information: |
Russell Cleaver - Female tree, hollow, split asunder in a 1979 storm it's been carefully pruned and now thrives. However its girth is measured from the surviving shell and is thus unlikely to have ever been larger. 2 other yews on site, a female alongside and a male. |
