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Llanfihangel - Nant - Melan

Nearest town: Kington

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Michael

Diocese: Swansea and Brecon

County: Powys

Country: Wales

Grid ref: SO18015818

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 10-Aug-98

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Church in Wales

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 5m-7m, Ancient 7m+, Notable

Notes: This is possibly an early medieval site, though earlier origins have been suggested (CPAT). Five significant yews are recorded here, four to the south and west, a fifth to the east. The yew tradition here is maintained with two yews planted to celebrate the millennium.

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