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Lyneham

Nearest town: Swindon

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Michael and All Angels

Diocese: Salisbury

County: Wiltshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SU0238378743

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 7-Nov-98

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council

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

Notes: This site was first mentioned in 1182 when it belonged to Bradenstoke Priory. The present church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was partially rebuilt in 1860. Twelve yews are scattered around the churchyard, of which two are significant. The largest grows on the south side of the church, close to the building.

Site files:

Lyneham-2020.pdf

Yew trees at Lyneham:

Tree ID	Location	Photo	Yews recorded	Girth
578	Lyneham		Ancient 7m+	704cm at the ground - view more info
1133	Lyneham		Ancient 4m-5m	457cm at 30cm - view more info

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