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Hirnant

Tree ID: 2631

Yews recorded: Ancient 4m-5m

Tree girth: 429cm

Girth height: at the ground

Tree sex: female

Date of visit: 2-Oct-07

Source of earliest mention: 1995: Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust

Notes:

The female has a large Mountain Ash growing in its hollowing centre. When dead portions of the yew trunk decay, it will leave a tree standing on 4 ‘legs’. Girths of 14′ 1” (429cm) at the ground and 14′ 3” (434cm) at 2′ recorded.

Yew trees at Hirnant:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
2651 Hirnant Ancient 4m-5m 488cm - view more info
2631 Hirnant Ancient 4m-5m 429cm at the ground - view more info