Tree ID: 5711
Yews recorded: Notable
Tree girth: No data
Girth height: No data
Tree sex: No data
Date of visit: 18/2/2021
Source of earliest mention: 1934 HMSO
Notes:This is a part of Offa’s Dyke, though much eroded. It was constructed in the 8th Century by Offa, King of Mercia, as a defensive boundary between the Welsh and English. Two old Yew trees can be seen though there were three until recently. They were planted in the 18th Century by a local landowner to commemorate his three daughters. However legend got busy and changed them into three shepherds who died while tending their sheep in the snow hence they are known locally as “The Three Shepherds”. A replacement tree has now been planted to replace the dead tree.
| Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5711 | Rushock Hill - nr Kington | |
Notable | No data available - view more info |
