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Mylor

Nearest town: Falmouth

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Mylor

Diocese: Truro

County: Cornwall

Country: England

Grid ref: SW82043524

Lost yew site: Yes

Date visited: 12-Jan-12

Recorded by: Tim Kellett

Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council

Yews recorded at this site: Lost, Notable

Notes: The oldest parts of the church can be dated to Norman times. In 1870 two remarkably fine yew trees were recorded growing near the east end of the church. One was described as 'covering a considerable portion of the churchyard' (Complete Parochial history of the County of Cornwall ed J.Polsue). Only one remains today.