The decaying Mawley Oak near Cleobury Mortimer
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The decaying Mawley Oak near Cleobury Mortimer
Image: © Jeremy Bolwell Taken: 28 Nov 2012
This old oak tree was a notable landmark here for centuries until its collapse in 2001. It was of massive girth and possibly 300 years old - its massive girth due to a favourable position rather than ancient age. But its location may have sped up its demise. Rather than slowly laying down growth rings its accelerated growth and wide growth rings weakened it. It now lies here decaying slowly and no doubt supporting a veritable city of invertebrates, bugs, beetles, larvae etc etc.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.378134
Longitude
-2.446245