2012 : An oak tree of many winters
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2012 : An oak tree of many winters
Image: © Maurice Pullin Taken: 23 Mar 2012
A good few summers as well, from the base of the trunk one would think well over 600. Seems to have been coppiced at some time early in its life giving it extra years. Holcombe Hole is in the hill behind with Bidcombe Down at the top.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.144221
Longitude
-2.257119