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Wychbury Hill

Nearest town: Stourbridge

Site type: earthworks

Access: Public

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County: West Midlands

Country: England

Grid ref: SO920817

Lost yew site: Yes

Date visited: 27-Sep-01

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Site owner

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

Notes: Many yews on and around a hill fort. The area has been a gathering place for local pagans at Samhain for 'socialising and informal ritual all year round'. The number of fires lit has unfortunately led to the inevitable destruction of one of the oldest trees.

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