Ramsbury features [5]
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Ramsbury features [5] by Michael Dibb as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 14 Mar 2020
This oak tree was planted to replace a large wych-elm which had stood for over 230 years and was the symbol of the village. For centuries, Ramsbury was known for its Tree, first mentioned in a report in 1751, by which time it must have already been well established. The tree succumbed to old age dying in 1983. After a referendum which threatened to split the village, it was agreed that the tree should be replaced and an oak sapling was sourced from Epping Forest and planted to replace the old tree. Ramsbury lies in fertile farming land in the valley of the River Kennet. The site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age and there are several Roman villas. There was a bishopric of Ramsbury, established by 909 and ended in 1075 when it was included in the bishopric of Salisbury. Until 1744 when the present A4 road was turnpiked, the road through the village was part of the main route from London to Bristol.
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