The trunk of an ancient oak
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The trunk of an ancient oak
Image: © Bob Harvey Taken: 5 Sep 2020
Quercus Robor, the English or Pedunculate Oak can live to 1500 years. This is a mere youngster, between 400 and 600 years old. It is known as The Grantham Tree see Image and Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.923941
Longitude
-0.629409