Nearest town: Eastbourne
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St Mary
Diocese: Chichester
County: Sussex - East
Country: England
Grid ref: TV61249881
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 11-Oct-11
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m
Notes: A 12th century church on the slope of the Bourne stream. A young male yew grows on the eastern perimeter of the churchyard close to a Celtic cross, while the old yew featured here grows very close to the northeast corner of the church. It has the justifiable reputation of being Eastbourne's oldest tree.
Site files:
| Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 | Eastbourne |  |
Ancient 4m-5m | 405cm at 10cm - view more info |
