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Talgarth

Nearest town: Brecon

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Gwendoline

Diocese: Swansea and Brecon

County: Powys

Country: Wales

Grid ref: SO15733381

Lost yew site: Yes

Date visited: 26-Aug-00

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Conservation Area-Brecon Beacons National Park

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

Notes: A group of 6 yews of various ages grow on the S side of the church. An early medieval origin remains unproven though it is thought it 'may have originated as a clas church' (CPAT).

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Yew trees at Talgarth:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
762 Talgarth Lost 732cm at the ground - view more info
760 Talgarth Ancient 4m-5m 495cm at 30cm - view more info
761 Talgarth Ancient 4m-5m 434cm at the ground - view more info