Nearest town: Knighton
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St Mary
Diocese: Hereford
County: Shropshire
Country: England
Grid ref: SO20578135
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 8-Sep-12
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m
Notes: This churchyard, close to the Welsh border, is about 1250' above sea level. The remote mediaeval church is situated on an old drovers road and is sometimes known as the shepherd's church. 3 female yews grow in a line on the south side of the churchyard. The largest is recorded in the Tree Notes, while the remaining two are below 11ft in girth.
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
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2759 | Bettws-y-Crwyn | Ancient 4m-5m | 433cm at 90cm - view more info |