The Old Yew Tree at Wilmington Churchyard
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Old Yew Tree at Wilmington Churchyard by John Hooton as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © John Hooton Taken: 30 Mar 2008
The yew tree at Wilmington Church is reputed to be over 1600 years old. It was planted circa 400 AD and is believed to be the oldest yew tree in England. The trunk is massive and is so heavy it is supported by several sawn telegraph poles.
