Yew tree and churchyard, Bendochy Kirk
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Yew tree and churchyard, Bendochy Kirk
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 26 May 2008
Yew trees were ancient signs of religious worship and have had significance since pagan times. A symbol of both life (owing to its very considerable longevity) and death (through its poisonous berries). The yew can be found in churchyards across Britain, some are believed to be as much as 4000 years old.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.558761
Longitude
-3.273065