The Doveridge Yew - Trunk
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The Doveridge Yew - Trunk
Image: © Jonathan Clitheroe Taken: 7 Sep 2013
Famous ancient tree which retains a majestic charm despite the ravages of time and the chains and props that now support it. Although not so obvious from this angle, the heartwood has also seriously decayed (a common occurrence in old yew trees) which in turn makes their ages difficult to ascertain. Still, an estimate of 1000-1300 years is likely to be reasonably accurate.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.904218
Longitude
-1.832253