Market Bosworth - Bosworth Hall

This tree is considered to be the oldest in the estate and certainly one of the oldest in the surrounding area. Its trunk measures 4.3m (14′ 1”) at 60cm above the ground. The southern wing of Bosworth Hall was rebuilt in 1670 and it is possible that the yew was planted at this time. However, a painting of gentlemen playing croquet on the South Lawn dated around 1730 does not include any trees/hedges where the yew tree stands. The Dixie Archive has no records of the rebuilding of the Hall in 1680 or the landscaping of the park, which was carried out in the style of Capability Brown.