Nearest town: Barry
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese: Llandaff
County: Glamorgan
Country: Wales
Grid ref: ST05856884
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 31-May-06
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Conservation Area-Glamorgan Council
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m, Notable
Notes: A trio of yews close to the churchyard entrance, each contained within circular walls. Two were described in 1861 as 'old yews'. In 1988 The Conservation Foundation asked for yew information as part of their Yew Tree Campaign in the Country Living magazine. They were sent this photograph with an estimated girth of 12' to 14'. In spite of this, Meredith estimated an age of 500 years and a certificate was sent to the church.
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
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2263 | Penmark | Ancient 4m-5m | 457cm - view more info | |
2262 | Penmark | Ancient 4m-5m | 427cm at 5cm - view more info | |
2264 | Penmark | Notable | 310cm at 15cm - view more info |