Nine Horse Wood

June 2014 – Cliff Hansford: The most significant yew is at TQ6113065760. It is female yew with a canopy diameter of about 70′. The base of the yew on east side is above the ground with a sizeable number of flints beneath. Three to four feety above the base the yew separates into four main trunks, which themselves separate into varying numbers of limbs and an abundance of branches. There was however very little in the way of foliage. There was no obvious hollowing.
Tim Hills – 2015: NINE HORSE WOOD is shown on the 1792 survey map. It is classified as ‘Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland’ which means that it has existed as a managed wood since at least 1600. The fact that this is the only yew of large girth is puzzling, though the 4th photo suggests to me the possibility of it being two trees.