A fine yew tree in St Mary's churchyard
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A fine yew tree in St Mary's churchyard
Image: © Rod Allday Taken: 24 Oct 2009
Taxus baccata, the yew, is frequently found in churchyards. It is thought that because almost every part of the tree is very poisonous they were so planted to discourage farmers from allowing their stock to invade the sacred area.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.358542
Longitude
-4.085932