Nearest town: Crewkerne
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St John the Baptist
Diocese: Salisbury
County: Dorset
Country: England
Grid ref: ST4377702650
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 30-Oct-98
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 7m+
Notes: The earliest part of the church dates from c1180. The yew grows on a prominent mound to the E of the building. The 1st photograph shows the church at the time of restoration in 1867. Is it possible that the original tree was either damaged or cut back almost to a stump at this time? The 2nd shows in in 2024.
Site files:
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
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301 | Broadwindsor | Ancient 7m+ | 1034cm at the ground - view more info |