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Llansantffraed (juxta Usk)

Nearest town: Brecon

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Bridget/St Bride

Diocese: Swansea and Brecon

County: Powys

Country: Wales

Grid ref: SO12232349

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 19-Jul-02

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Church in Wales

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 7m+

Notes: As well as the large yew growing SE of the church, J.Darryl Evans (1986) recorded a large stump on the east margin of the churchyard. 'Dawson speculated that the first church was founded here in early medieval period' (CPAT).

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Yew trees at Llansantffraed (juxta Usk):

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
1219 Llansantffraed (juxta Usk) Ancient 7m+ 724cm at the ground - view more info