Nearest town: Swindon
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St Mary
Diocese: Bristol
County: Wiltshire
Country: England
Grid ref: SU09688718
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 1-Jan-98
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 5m-7m
Notes: The earliest parts of the church are Norman. The photo of 1903 is held by the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Chippenham. The following was taken from the The story of Purton: 'An old feature of the graveyard at Purton is the yew, strapped together with its iron bands, and another the stem of the old Preaching Cross, both memorials of the days of open-air worship in God's Acre'.
Site files:
| Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 695 | Purton St Mary |  |
Ancient 5m-7m | 523cm at 30cm - view more info |
