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Llansantffraed-in - Elwel

Nearest town: Builth Wells

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Bridget

Diocese: Swansea and Brecon

County: Powys

Country: Wales

Grid ref: SO09975487

Lost yew site: Yes

Date visited: 2-Aug-98

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Church in Wales

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m, Ancient 5m-7m, Ancient 7m+, Lost, Notable

Notes: Possibly an early medieval site (CPAT). Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Wales described the churchyard as containing 'some fine old yew-trees'. A dozen yews survive in this churchyard. The place is also spelt Llansantffraed-in-Elvel.

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Yew trees at Llansantffraed-in - Elwel:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
166 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 7m+ 780cm at base of tree - view more info
4257 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 5m-7m 663cm at 5cm - view more info
169 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 5m-7m 554cm at the ground - view more info
168 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 5m-7m 554cm at 15cm - view more info
4259 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Images Currently Unavailable Ancient 4m-5m 465cm at the ground - view more info
4256 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 4m-5m 460cm at the ground - view more info
165 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 4m-5m 442cm at 10cm - view more info
175 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Ancient 4m-5m 411cm at 15cm - view more info
4258 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Notable No data available - view more info
1846 Llansantffraed-in - Elwel Lost No data available - view more info